Chapter 9 Flashcards
Crime or incident information to be released by the PIO upon media request includes:
• the type of event or crime, when and where it occurred, and a brief synopsis of facts concerning the incident
• the identity of the victim, or the name of the person who reported the crime may be released, except in case of sexual assault, sexual related offenses, or in cases when the victims family has not been notified
• information concerning property, loss, physical injuries, or death (after notification of next of kin)
What information will not be released due to constitutional, statutory, or other restrictions?
•The identity of victims of sex related crimes.
•The identity of any suspect for whom a warrant or summons has not been issued, or for whom an indictment has not been returned.
•The existence of any prior criminal record, any information concerning the character or reputation of the accused, or remarks that may establish the defendant as a “professional” criminal
• the existence or contents of any confession, admission, or statement by the accused
What may not be released about a juvenile’s criminal offense?
Name
Address
Or other distinctly unique information to identify
What may be released about a juvenile’s criminal offense?
Age, sex, gender, city, details of offense
Traffic infractions committed by juveniles under the age of ___ are not releasable. Traffic offenses committed by juveniles under the age of ___ that carry a penalty of incarceration are also not releasable.
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Traffic violations committed by juveniles over the age of ____ are releasable as long as the violation does not carry the penalty of incarceration.
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After the arrest of an individual, other than a juvenile, the following may be released upon media request:
•A defendants name, age, residence, and other factual background information
• The nature of the charge upon which the arrest is made
