HPM 100.9

Question 1

Violations committed by children under __ years of age as pedestrians, riding a bicycle, riding a scooter, or skating may be recorded on a CHP 215 and their parents notified by mail when follow-up action other than a court appearance is desired

Answer 1

14

Question 2

Parental Notification Program is intended for _____ offender and should/should not be used for juveniles who have committed the same or similar violations

Answer 2

first time

Question 3

Departmental use of the CHP 215 includes, but is not limited to, the following: (6)

Answer 3

1) As a notice to appear.
2) As an arrest complaint.
3) For warrant arrests.
4) For statistical reporting.
5) For allied agency turn-overs.
6) For parental notification.

Question 4

Who is accountable and ultimately responsible for the control and accounting of all CHP 215s received, issued?

Answer 4

Area Commander

Question 5

A CHP 215 should/shall be prepared for each arrest?

Answer 5

Should

Question 6

Whenever any arrest or investigation is turned over to an allied agency for completion, one of the following methods of documentation shall be prepared:

Answer 6

1. Areas that use the CHP 215 for statistical information shall prepare a CHP 215 For tracking purposes, the “Special” box on the CHP 215 shall carry the special code number 110.
2. Areas that do not use the CHP 215 for statistical information shall prepare a CHP 216, Arrest Investigation Report, or a CHP 202, Driving Under the Influence Arrest Investigation Report

Question 7

A CHP 215 may/may not be issued in combination with the CHP 281, Notice to Correct Violation, on a single enforcement stop if conditions warrant

Answer 7

May

Question 8

When completing a CHP 215 pursuant to a warrant arrest

Answer 8

If from same county use one 215, if from separate counties use multiple 215s

Question 9

One of the following entries shall be made in the Financial Responsibility (FR) box for each CHP 215 issued: (7)

Answer 9

i. The insurance or surety company name followed by the policy or bond number
ii. The California Certificate of Deposit number issued to self-insured companies or individuals
iii. Enter “BINDER” whenever evidence of FR is in the form of an insurance document or note stating that an application for insurance has been received and is being processed
iv. Enter “RENTAL” for all rental vehicles regardless of registration
v. Government entities are considered self-insured – write the name of the government entity
vi. If an officer is called away from the enforcement stop due to an emergency before FR information can be obtained, enter “EMERGENCY” on the CHP 215
vii. Enter N/A when:
1. The notice to appear is for stopping, standing, or parking
2. The driver is issued a CHP 215 for a violation other than a CVC violation
3. When the driver is issued a CHP 215 for other than FR and the employer is issued a CHP 215 for Section 16028(a) CVC on an owner’s responsibility CHP 215

Question 10

Officer shall note that the violation shall be dismissed by the court upon timely proof of correction to the court unless any of the disqualifying conditions exists:

Answer 10

1. Evidence of fraud or persistent neglect.
2. The violation presents an immediate safety hazard.
3. The violator does not agree to or cannot promptly correct the violation

Question 11

Fees Due Registration Violations will be handled how?

Answer 11

In an effort to ensure registration compliance and accurate accountability for departmental registration violation statistics, the CHP 215 shall be used in lieu of the CHP 281

Question 12

Are verified diplomatic agents and consular officers, including staff and family members from countries with which the U.S. has special agreements, required to sign the CHP 215

Answer 12

Are not required but request to sign should be made.