503 OBTAINING AND EXECUTING ARREST WARRANTS Flashcards
The duties to arrest, definitions, requisites, issuance, scope, authority, and execution of arrest warrants are outlined in ____ of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Chapter 15
It is the duty of every officer to seek an arrest warrant in the manner provided by law, by the guidelines established in
this procedure, and by adhering to each respective unit’s standard operating procedures. An arrest warrant shall be
sought as soon as practical for violent crimes when the danger or threat to the public requires immediate action, rather
than ________.
filing the case at-large
Military regulations require documentation prior to the delivery of military personnel to civilian authorities. Therefore, officers entering a military installation for the purpose of affecting an arrest ________ and ________ assigned to the installation prior to making the arrest.
must possess a copy of the arrest warrant
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contact the military police unit
Officers who are legally inside private property and unaware of the existence of a felony or misdemeanor arrest warrant prior to making entry, may make an arrest if a warrant is discovered on an individual ____, and there is ____ to the officer or the public.
in their presence
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no risk
Officers receiving information that a felony violator is on private property, the officer:
- Will not make or force entry into the residence, unless ________________
- Will contact a supervisor for direction and approval
- Will utilize TOP, for Class B misdemeanor through Felony Arrest Warrants or any crimes of violence.
- If the individual with the felony warrant has barricated himself prior to the officer having any contact, officers will refer to _____________.
they have exigent circumstances.
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GM 802 and handle as a critical incident.
Officers routinely initiate a warrant check on persons they have lawfully stopped. However, such persons are generally
detained no more than thirty (30) minutes. The detention may exceed thirty (30) minutes in circumstances when the
officer has ____________________.
reasonable suspicion an arrest warrant is outstanding for the person
Officers routinely initiate a warrant check on persons they have lawfully stopped. However, such persons are generally
detained no more than ____ minutes. The detention may exceed ____ minutes in circumstances when the officer has reasonable suspicion an arrest warrant is outstanding for the person.
thirty (30)
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thirty (30)
Officers routinely initiate a warrant check on persons they have lawfully stopped. However, such persons are generally
detained no more than thirty (30) minutes. The detention may exceed thirty (30) minutes in circumstances when the
officer has reasonable suspicion ____ is outstanding for the person.
an arrest warrant
Officers do not execute arrest warrants outside the corporate limits of the City of San Antonio, unless:
- The officer is in “hot pursuit” of the person to be arrested, or
- The officer is acting in conjunction with an officer of the jurisdiction where the warrant is to be executed.
Officers do not execute out of state ____ arrest warrants.
misdemeanor
Even though a computer check reveals an outstanding class B misdemeanor through felony arrest warrant for a
person and justifies the detention of the person, officers must obtain certain information to verify the warrant is
active. The following information is required prior to booking persons arrested for a class B misdemeanor through
felony arrest warrant:
a. The name, date of birth, and other identifiers of the person named in the warrant;
b. The warrant number;
c. The offense charged;
d. The name of the court issuing the warrant; e. The fingerprint classification of the person named in the warrant, if the warrant is issued by a court outside of Bexar County.
Should there be probable cause to believe there is an outstanding class B misdemeanor through felony ____________ warrant, ____________ warrant, or a ________, and there are no additional charges, the person detained for verification of the warrant is taken to the Bexar County Jail and held until the warrant is confirmed active, an abstract of the warrant is obtained, and the person is identified as the same person named in the warrant. If the warrant is verified the arrestee is released into the custody of the Bexar County Jail.
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parole violation
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remand without bond
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bond increase
Should there be probable cause to believe there is an outstanding class B misdemeanor through felony parole
violation warrant, remand without bond warrant, or a bond increase, and there are new additional charges, or the warrant is a ____ warrant, the person detained for verification of the warrant is held until the warrant is confirmed active. Upon verification the arrestee is released into the custody of the ________.
post indictment
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Magistrates Office
Even though a computer check reveals an outstanding class C misdemeanor arrest warrant for a person and justifies the detention of the person, officers must obtain certain information to verify the warrant is active. The following information is required prior to booking persons arrested for a class C misdemeanor arrest warrant.
a. The officer can verify the warrant is active by sending a message in Visinet Mobile to “MWAR.”
b. The message must contain:
i. The name, date of birth, and other identifiers of the person named in the warrant, and
ii. The warrant number (traffic citation number or misdemeanor citation number).
c. If officers do not receive a response within ________, the officer or ____ may call 207-7718 to verify the warrant.
5 to 10 minutes
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the Communication Unit
Should there be probable cause to believe there is an outstanding class C misdemeanor arrest warrant; the person
detained for verification of the warrant is held ________ until the warrant is confirmed active either by ________ from the issuing agency or ____ by the Communications Unit dispatcher. If the class C misdemeanor arrest warrant is confirmed, the person is then returned to the City of San Antonio Detention Center.
at the place of contact
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MDT message
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verbally
After ____, if verification of the arrest warrant has not been confirmed, the person is released at the place of contact, unless extenuating circumstances exist to detain the person longer.
thirty (30) minutes
Prior to Executing any Class B Misdemeanor through felony warrants:
Officers will check the ____________ prior to execution of the warrant for updated notes on the suspect.
will assist in determining whether the warrant should be executed by
the officer or if a specialized unit or units should be called.
Form GR.1000-04 Tactical Operations Plan
After executing any warrants: Class B Misdemeanor through Felony Arrest Warrants:
Officers will ____ the Arrest Warrant Database on SAMWEB adding any
pertinent information available.
UPDATE
All personnel involved in the field service of
high-risk arrest warrants shall wear body armor which displays “POLICE” across the ____ and shall wear their issued body worn camera. When time and situation permit, ____________ shall be included in the field service of high-risk arrest warrants. These actions are limited to field service operations and shall not include forced entry into a residence or a business where the inclusion of________________ personnel is required.
front and back
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uniformed officers
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Special Operations Unit
When planning to execute a high risk and/or unannounced arrest warrant, a single officer (other than the ____) will be assigned by the warrant execution supervisor as the Verification Officer.
officer in charge
The name of the ________ will be listed on Form GR.1000-04 Tactical Operations
Verification Officer
The Verification Officer will accompany the ________ or an officer assigned to the ________ to positively identify and point out the correct location described in the arrest warrant. It is not necessary for the Verification Officer to accompany the entry team into the warrant location when the entry is made.
entry team
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entry team
