Directive 3.23 Possession of small Amounts of Marijuana

Question 1

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, juvenile offender enrolled in a school will ?

Answer 1

Will be processed in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Philadelphia Delinquency Diversion program

Question 2

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, Purchasing marijuana is a separate misdemeanor offense , individuals observed purchasing marijuana regardless of weight will be ?

Answer 2

Arrested!!!!! and processed according to the procedures outlined in Directive 5.1 Investigation of Controlled Substance.

Question 3

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, Will a CVN be issued to an offender who is in violation of section 6- A,B, or C. state summery, misdemeanor or felony charge ?

Answer 3

NO

Question 4

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, 30 grams or less Marijuana is equivalent to WHAT ?

Answer 4

One (1) once or Seventy (70) Cigarettes
Sixty (60) $5 dollar bags
Thirty (30) $10 dollar bags
This ordinance dose not address or distinguish the packaging of marijuana.

Question 5

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, In every instance in which a Code Violation Notice is issued as a result of a vehicle or pedestrian is a separate DC # required ?

Answer 5

Yes ! a 75-48 will be issued for the CVN and a separate DC # for the Ped-stop or car stop.

Question 6

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, A small amount of marijuana is defined as What?

Answer 6

Thirty (30) grams or less

Question 7

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, If an individual is found in violation of any provision of City Code Chapter 10-2100 AND ALSO in violation of any State Summary Offense , All violations shall be listed where ?

Answer 7

On the Non Traffic Summery Citation form 03-08,

(note) PARS will not accept the City Code violation

Question 8

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, A person in possession of a small amount of Marijuana will be given a CVN for what CVN code and fined how much ?

Answer 8

Code section 10-2102 a $25.00

Question 9

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, The ORS is responsible to forward Original copy of the separate (75-653) transmittal list for marijuana violation along with the CVN’s to what Department ?

Answer 9

Department of Finance CODE UNIT

Question 10

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, Its is the intent of this policy to ensure that offenders who receive a CVN are ?

Answer 10

Issued a CVN and released on the street.

Question 11

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, Will Persons issued a CVN only be entered into the PARS and PIIN system ?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, When a person is issued a CVN and charged with a separate Summery offense be entered in the PARS AND PIIN system ?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, The ORS is responsible for the following ?

Answer 13

1. Examine the CVN for Accuracy
2. Ensure that the DC# for the incident is listed in the
   comment section of the CVN.
3. Ensure that the proper UCR codes are entered into
   the INCT system.
   4.Record all CVN’s including voided ones.
   5.Ensure all copies are signed.
4. Prepare 3 copies of separate CVN Marijuana violation transmittal list 75-653

Question 14

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, Will Juveniles be issued a CVN and released on the streets for possession of a small amount of marijuana ?

Answer 14

No! They will be transported to the district of occurrence issue a CVN then notify a parent or guardian.

Question 15

According to Directive 3.23 Small Amounts of Marijuana, will the Marijuana be filed tested ?

Answer 15

NO ! it will be confiscated but not field tested.