Chapter 2 Flashcards
Officers should/shall physically arrest all felony violators as prescribed by law
SHALL
Ca Penal Code requires that an arrested person has the right to make at least ____ completed phone calls, immediately upon being booked or detained, and, except where physically impossible, no later that ____ hours after arrest.
If upon questioning, an arrestee is identified as a custodial parent with responsibility for a minor child, the arrestee SHALL be entitled to make ____ additional calls for the purpose of arranging for the care of the child.
THREE and THREE and TWO ADDITIONAL (additional calls SHALL be given immediately upon request, or as soon as practicable.)
TRUE OR FALSE: Officers should physically arrest all violators meeting the conditions described in Section 40302 of the CVC.
TRUE. (40302=shall be taken
without unnecessary delay before a magistrate.)
A complaint may be filed in those instances where no useful purpose would be served through the violator’s incarceration eg. elderly/sick/pregnant/juvi (Officers shall coordinate the release with a supervisor when one is available.)
TRUE OR FALSE: A person taken into custody for failure to sign (40302 CVC) shall be afforded every opportunity permitted by law to sign the CHP 215 and, thereby, secure release from custody.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: When a violator refuses to sign the CHP 215, the arresting officer SHALL direct the violator’s attention to the introductory statement over the violator signature line which reads: “Without admitting guilt, I promise to appear at the time and place designated below.”
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: When a violator refuses to sign the CHP 215, the arresting officer SHALL carefully explain that signing the citation has the same effect as cash bail, which is required for release if taken before a magistrate or to jail.
FALSE (SHOULD)
If the violator still refuses to sign the citation and it appears a physical arrest will be necessary, the officer SHOULD notify an on-duty supervisor.
The supervisor SHOULD determine the appropriate course of action and respond to the scene as necessary.
FALSE (SHALL) and (SHALL)
After originally refusing, violators can sign the CHP 215 up until….
The booking process has begun.
TRUE OR FALSE: After refusing and then signing the CHP 215, the violator SHOULD be transported to their vehicle or the original place of arrest, when practical.
TRUE
Officers physically arrest cite and release violators when…
A. violator will not be available for due process of the law
B. danger to themselves or others
C. Violator refusing to submit to inspection of Size, Weight, and/or equipment.
D. DUI bike/scooter (Areas with cite and release programs)
TRUE OR FALSE: Juveniles shall be cited into a juvenile court, a juvenile referee, or a juvenile hearing officer within the county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed.
TRUE
Custody of minors should/shall be handled in the manner which least restricts the minor’s freedom of movement, provided such disposition is compatible with the best interests of the minor and the community.
SHALL
What are the four ways to release a minor?
- Release
- Deliver or refer the minor to a public or private agency with which the city or county has an agreement.
- Prepare a CHP 215 for appearance before the probation officer of the county in which the minor was taken into custody.
- Take the minor without unnecessary delay (24 hours or less) before the probation officer of the county in which they were taken into custody.
TRUE or FALSE: The officer SHALL prepare a concise written statement of the probable cause and reasons for taking the minor 8into temporary custody. The officer SHALL provide the statement to the probation officer at the time the minor is delivered.
TRUE
When an officer is taking a minor before a probation officer or to a place of confinement the officer SHALL do what?
Take immediate steps to notify a relative.
When notifying a relative officers SHOULD do what?
Attempt to explain the procedures relating to a juvenile detention or custody.
Minors have the right to make how many phone calls?
TWO. One may be to a parent/guardian/employer and the other to a lawyer.
Where physically possible, the minor is allowed to make their 2 phone calls within ___ hour(s) of being taken into custody.
ONE
TRUE or FALSE: Minors phone calls must be made in the presence of an officer or employee.
TRUE
Officers should/shall not knowingly detain a minor in a jail or lockup for adults.
SHALL NOT