Court attendance Flashcards
When are employees required to sign the court attendance book?
Before court and after their cases have been disposed of.
Who needs to sign in or out for receiving overtime or compensatory time?
Only employees receiving overtime or compensatory time.
How will officers be compensated for court time?
In accordance with the terms of their respective current collective bargaining agreement.
What documentation should employees include in PeopleSoft for each court appearance?
Appropriate documentation.
When should employees use approved leave time for testifying in court?
If testimony occurs during regularly scheduled working hours.
Are employees compensated for testifying in civil, criminal, or disciplinary hearings not related to their duties?
No, they shall not be compensated by the Urban County Government.
In what courts may witnesses be entitled to witness fees?
In Federal and State courts.
What is the purpose of General Order 1984-02F?
To establish procedures for court attendance, scheduling, testimony, and the Court Liaison’s responsibilities.
According to the Lexington Police Department policy, when should employees attend court?
When properly subpoenaed and represent the department professionally.
What is the role of the Court Liaison within the Lexington Police Department?
To serve as an intermediary between the department, courts, and attorneys.
How does the Court Liaison assist employees with court conflicts?
By helping with multiple court appearances, emergencies, training, or scheduled leave.
What should happen if an employee has an unexcused absence from court?
The Court Liaison should report the unexcused absence to the employee’s supervisor.
Who does the Court Liaison coordinate daily with to ensure only necessary employees report to court?
County Attorney, Commonwealth’s Attorney’s staffs, and U.S. Attorney’s staff if needed.
When can officers appear in court associated with an arrest without a subpoena?
At the arrested person’s arraignment on an overtime basis when beneficial to the prosecution.
What should officers do upon receiving a subpoena directing them to contact the prosecuting attorney?
They should contact the prosecuting attorney as soon as possible during regular business hours.
How should officers handle the acceptance of all subpoenas?
All subpoenas should be properly served and accepted by the officer.
What must happen if a criminal subpoena cannot be served 24 hours before the scheduled court appearance?
The officer must follow the designated protocol mentioned within the regulations.
What should the lieutenant note on the criminal subpoena regarding the employee’s duty status?
The lieutenant should note whether the employee is due back to duty by the court date.
How should conflicting criminal subpoenas for two separate courts be handled?
Contact the Public Integrity Unit office and notify the involved prosecutors to resolve the conflict.
At what point may a juvenile charged with a criminal offense be held in custody while awaiting trial?
After a detention hearing held within 48 hours of the juvenile’s initial arrest.
What should an officer do if they have an unavoidable conflict interfering with attending a juvenile detention hearing?
Notify either the Court Liaison or a supervisor as soon as possible.
How should employees scheduled for leave or events preventing court appearance notify the Court Liaison?
Complete and forward a Leave Request and Planned Absence from Court Form (Form #248).
How should an employee notify their supervisor of a scheduled absence?
An employee should promptly notify their supervisor of the upcoming absence.
What should an employee do if they need to request non-emergency leave for a court date?
Send an email to the supervisor with subpoena and court details prior to the court date.
