Custody and Bail Proceedings

Question 1

What happens with a traffic offence arrest?

Answer 1

a) Custody charge sheet

b) When an offence processed by police infringement bureau.

Question 2

When a prisoner is deemed a risk what must happen?

Answer 2

All steps must be taken to ensure safety

Question 3

What are the three main forms for custody?

Answer 3

• custody charge sheet
• Health and safety management plan for person in custody
• Notice to person in custody

Question 4

All prisoners over 17 should be informed of what?

Answer 4

That a nominated person friend or relative can be contacted if they wish

Question 5

For prisoners under 17 years old what is my statutory obligations?

Answer 5

• Parent or guardian must be informed

Question 6

What are a prisoners rights?

Answer 6

S-solicitor
C-Correspondence 
A-Advise next of kin 
M-Medical aid
P-Proper care and treatment 
S-Statutory

Question 7

what use of force can I use to obtain details?

Answer 7

The person remains in custody until they have co-operated or an order is sought from the court

Question 8

What details can be obtained and under what act and sections?

Answer 8

Policing act 2008 32 and 33 
Basic 
Photographic 
fingerprints 
Palm and foot prints 
Description of prisoner

Question 9

When thinking of a charge?

Answer 9

When thinking of a charge phone the Sergeant

Question 10

After arrest the prisoner is formally charged and processed what is the purpose?

Answer 10

• Formally advise the prisoner of the charge they can expect to face court
• Obtains details of identification
• Ensure the safety of the prisoner and their property during custody

Question 11

Name the four positions for searching?

Answer 11

• Standing
• Wall
• Kneeing
• Prone

Question 12

If you exercise a warrantless search involving a strip search of a person what must you do?

Answer 12

Authorisation from the Sergeant must report s169

Question 13

After a strip search is justified what must I do?

Answer 13

A-authority to conduct sergeant 
O- out of view and another present 
H-Half at a time 
W-Wall positions 
R-Reasonable force

Question 14

When are strip searches justified?

Answer 14

Justified by necessity or risk
RGTB - evidential material is concealed on the person
- anything is on the person that may harm any person or facilitate their escape
TENR - to identify risks are there suicidal tenancies

Question 15

What are the three types of searches?

Answer 15

• rub down
• strip
• full body or internal search

Question 16

What rules apply to cross gender searches?

Answer 16

What ever gender the person identifies with

Question 17

What are three things that are needed for a good search?

Answer 17

Safe
Controlled
Thorough

Question 18

Name some steps to avoid using force regarding a search?

Answer 18

Remove from public eye
Explain what you intend to do and why 
Give clear instructions 
Be polite 
If they are detained AWOCA them

Question 19

What section of the search and surveillance act 2012 will be best suited for a 70 year old shop lifter?

Answer 19

s88 - only for the loss of evidential material

Question 20

When conducting a search what should you be searching for?

Answer 20

D -amage 
I-injury
C-Corroborative evidence 
E-escape
S-safe custody