200-01 REQUESTING LEGAL OPINIONS

Question 1

The Office of Legal Services shall evaluate the request and advise the Chief of Police. Upon review, who, may request a legal opinion from the appropriate official?

Answer 1

the Chief of Police,the Deputy Director of the Office of Legal Services, or their designees

Question 2

The Chief of Police shall notify the City of
Houston Legal Department so a response
can be made within _________, as required by law. Only the Chief of Police shall
forward requests for representation or legal
documents to the City Legal Department.

Answer 2

20 calendar days

Question 3

Employees charged with a crime shall monitor the status of their criminal charges and
immediately notify _________ if there
are any changes.

Answer 3

Internal Affairs

Question 4

Employees who are the subject of an arrest
action shall immediately notify the_______ of their location and the
charge. Employees shall notify _______ in writing upon their release from
custody.

Answer 4

Command Center ; the Chief of
Police