Handovers

Question 1

Process of offences where handover to MOPF isn’t required

Answer 1

Offences were giving an infringement notice.
Note * only controlled weapons in COWA

Question 2

When it’s required to handover arrest to police

Answer 2

Where legislation dictates in an arrest/apprehension power

When summary offences are detected AND infringement could not be issued

Question 3

What paperwork needed for handover ?

Answer 3

Handover report (form 1412)
508G- Crime infringement notice
LEDR Mk II field contact
Form L42 mental disorder transfer form

Question 4

Explain difference between handover arrest and handover file ?

Answer 4

Handover arrest is when arresting the offender physically and transferring them to MOPF

Handover file is when the offender is free to go however making a file handover to transfer to MOPF