Court attendance

Question 1

When are employees required to sign the court attendance book?

Answer 1

Before court and after their cases have been disposed of.

Question 2

Who needs to sign in or out for receiving overtime or compensatory time?

Answer 2

Only employees receiving overtime or compensatory time.

Question 3

How will officers be compensated for court time?

Answer 3

In accordance with the terms of their respective current collective bargaining agreement.

Question 4

What documentation should employees include in PeopleSoft for each court appearance?

Answer 4

Appropriate documentation.

Question 5

When should employees use approved leave time for testifying in court?

Answer 5

If testimony occurs during regularly scheduled working hours.

Question 6

Are employees compensated for testifying in civil, criminal, or disciplinary hearings not related to their duties?

Answer 6

No, they shall not be compensated by the Urban County Government.

Question 7

In what courts may witnesses be entitled to witness fees?

Answer 7

In Federal and State courts.

Question 8

What is the purpose of General Order 1984-02F?

Answer 8

To establish procedures for court attendance, scheduling, testimony, and the Court Liaison’s responsibilities.

Question 9

According to the Lexington Police Department policy, when should employees attend court?

Answer 9

When properly subpoenaed and represent the department professionally.

Question 10

What is the role of the Court Liaison within the Lexington Police Department?

Answer 10

To serve as an intermediary between the department, courts, and attorneys.

Question 11

How does the Court Liaison assist employees with court conflicts?

Answer 11

By helping with multiple court appearances, emergencies, training, or scheduled leave.

Question 12

What should happen if an employee has an unexcused absence from court?

Answer 12

The Court Liaison should report the unexcused absence to the employee’s supervisor.

Question 13

Who does the Court Liaison coordinate daily with to ensure only necessary employees report to court?

Answer 13

County Attorney, Commonwealth’s Attorney’s staffs, and U.S. Attorney’s staff if needed.

Question 14

When can officers appear in court associated with an arrest without a subpoena?

Answer 14

At the arrested person’s arraignment on an overtime basis when beneficial to the prosecution.

Question 15

What should officers do upon receiving a subpoena directing them to contact the prosecuting attorney?

Answer 15

They should contact the prosecuting attorney as soon as possible during regular business hours.

Question 16

How should officers handle the acceptance of all subpoenas?

Answer 16

All subpoenas should be properly served and accepted by the officer.

Question 17

What must happen if a criminal subpoena cannot be served 24 hours before the scheduled court appearance?

Answer 17

The officer must follow the designated protocol mentioned within the regulations.

Question 18

What should the lieutenant note on the criminal subpoena regarding the employee’s duty status?

Answer 18

The lieutenant should note whether the employee is due back to duty by the court date.

Question 19

How should conflicting criminal subpoenas for two separate courts be handled?

Answer 19

Contact the Public Integrity Unit office and notify the involved prosecutors to resolve the conflict.

Question 20

At what point may a juvenile charged with a criminal offense be held in custody while awaiting trial?

Answer 20

After a detention hearing held within 48 hours of the juvenile’s initial arrest.

Question 21

What should an officer do if they have an unavoidable conflict interfering with attending a juvenile detention hearing?

Answer 21

Notify either the Court Liaison or a supervisor as soon as possible.

Question 22

How should employees scheduled for leave or events preventing court appearance notify the Court Liaison?

Answer 22

Complete and forward a Leave Request and Planned Absence from Court Form (Form #248).

Question 23

How should an employee notify their supervisor of a scheduled absence?

Answer 23

An employee should promptly notify their supervisor of the upcoming absence.

Question 24

What should an employee do if they need to request non-emergency leave for a court date?

Answer 24

Send an email to the supervisor with subpoena and court details prior to the court date.

Question 25

Who coordinates an employee’s request for temporary excusal from a subpoenaed court appearance?

Answer 25

The Court Liaison coordinates the request with the appropriate authorities.

Question 26

How should an employee handle an emergency situation that prevents them from attending court?

Answer 26

They should notify the Court Liaison or a supervisor by phone before the court session starts.

Question 27

What attire should employees wear when appearing in court?

Answer 27

Employees should wear their duty uniform or other approved business attire.

Question 28

Can employees approach the prosecutor’s table during a court session?

Answer 28

No, employees should not approach the table unless absolutely necessary.

Question 29

What should employees do if they are subpoenaed to testify for criminal defendants?

Answer 29

Notify their supervisor, use personal time, and not wear department attire.

Question 30

What are the procedures for out of county court testimony and travel?

Answer 30

Employees need advance approval, documentation, and inform supervisor of travel time.

Question 31

Where are the court attendance books maintained?

Answer 31

District Court books at bailiff station, Circuit Court at the bailiff sign-in desk.