Intoxicated People Flashcards
1
Q
Define: Temporary Shelter
A
Place that provides care/protection for intoxicated persons
2
Q
Define: Public Place
A
Refer to normal definition
3
Q
Define: Intoxicated
A
Refer to normal definition
4
Q
S36 - Policing Act 2008 - Detain intoxicated persons
A
Find intoxicated person in public and tresspassing (DETAIN):
FIRST OPTION:
Take the person to their home
SECOND OPTION:
Take to temporary shelter
THIRD OPTION:
Take back to police station for up to 12hrs to ‘detox’
5
Q
Maximum period someone may be detained, and how this can be extended:
A
12hrs, can be extended if a health practitioner recommends.