HPM 120.1

Question 1

PC section 832.5 requires police agencies to have procedures for investigating civilian complaints and to have those available to the public. How long must complaint investigations be held?

3 years
5 years
7 years
9 years

Answer 1

5 years

Question 2

T/F: A district attorney, without a court order, may obtain access to Officer personnel records when investigating the conduct of a police officer.

Answer 2

True.

** They cannot further disclose such records without a court’s authorization, however. **

Question 3

What are the requirements for filing a Pitchess Motion?

Answer 3

1. Must be written
2. Filed with the proper court
3. Served by mail at least 20 days prior to the hearing
4. Served in person at least 15 days prior to the hearing

Question 4

T/F: An Officer’s personnel records may be left unattended with the court.

Answer 4

False!!

Question 5

The Dept representative ______ remain in court during the entire proceeding.

Can
May
Should
Shall

Answer 5

Shall