4.0 Legal Procedures Flashcards
A detention is also referred to as a _.
stop
Although no legals cause need be present for the officer to initiate a “contact,” the persons contacted may not be __, __, __, against their will.
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2.
3.
- Halted
- Detained
- Frisked
Courts have used the terminology, __ __ for a detention.
investigative stop
A detention is allowed so an officer may have a reasonable amount of time to investigate a person’s possible involvement in actual,or perceived criminal activity.
A detained person may not be compelled to answer questions, including that of their identity.
True or False?
True
There are three exceptions to the rule of bringing witnesses to the suspect for a curbside line up:
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2.
3.
- Probable cause to arrest
- Consent
- Impracticality
Miranda applies only when the person being questioned is in custody for purposes of giving Miranda warning, custody exists when the following two requirements are met:
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2.
- The suspect must in fact be deprived of his or her freedom in a significant way
- The must personally be aware of this lack of freedom, or reasonably believe that it exists
On misdemeanor arrests for DV, officers WILL NOT issue misdemeanor citations.
True or False?
True
Suspects should be booked into jail.
Officers are authorized to impound weapons at DV calls for __ hours.
48
The SD County Sheriff’s Office is this county’s central repository for all __ and __ orders.
1.
2.
- restraining
2. protective
If the sheriff’s department cannot verify the order, it may still be enforceable. A private person’s arrest may be made.
True or False?
True
An EPO may be issued 24-hours a day, seven days a week. No EPO shall be issued solely on the allegation of __ abuse of an elder or defendant adult.
financial
An officer __ need the permission of a victim to seek an EPO.
does not
After business hours, the officer will telephone the judge through __.
The Sheriff’s Office
During regular business hours,the officer will contact the judge through __.
Family Court
An EPO is valid when it is made and expired at __ on the fifth day of judicial business or on the seventh calendar day following the day of its issue, whichever comes first.
5:00 pm
A copy of the approved EPO and proof of service will be faxed by the officer to the __.
Sheriff’s Records Office
A restraining or protective order remain enforceable and may be changed only by the court, regardless of the acts of the parties. Consequently, a protected person is not in violation of the protective order order if he or she consents or allows the restrained party to come to the location.
True or False?
True
If a physical arrest is made, and the suspect is going to be transported to jail, the officer will pick up a copy of the order at the __.
Sheriff’s Department
The California Law Enforcement Teletype System (CLETS) contains information on state agency wants and warrants, such as:
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2.
3.
- CDC
- CYA
- Parole Warrants
Officers may conduct warrant checks by these three means:
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2.
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- Computerized files - Department LAN computer system
- Communications Division - via radio
- Telephone contact - Record’s Division or Sheriff’s Warrant Division
Felony warrants may be served at anytime, day or night. Misdemeanor or infraction warrants my be served only between __ and __ hours, unless the person is in a public place, subject is already in custody pursuant to a lawful arrest, the judge who issued the warrant directed that it be served at night.
1.
2.
- 0600
2. 2200
When making a warrant arrest and the identity of the defendant is questionable and the validity of the warrant is challenged by the defendant, it shall be the responsibility of the __ to contact the issuing court.
arresting officer
Telephonic search warrants a should only be used on Saturday, Sundays, court holidays, and between __ and __ hours on weekdays.
1.
2.
- 1800
- 0600
However, under emergency conditions and when time is of the essence, it is possible to obtain a telephonic search warrant during normal business hours.