Officer In Court

Question 0

When should you contact the DA?

Answer 0

A week before trail

Confirm dates and times

Discuss areas of special concern

Check status if physical evidence

Question 1

What should you do upon a receipt of a subpoena?

Answer 1

Carefully review case file/ all cases related

Review and locate evidence
Make copied of tapes, photos and provide to DA

Contact DA

Question 2

What should you be aware of on the day if the trail?

Answer 2

Attire

Be on time

Bring copy if your report/records

Question 3

What are some facts about straight forward cases?

Answer 3

Will involve minimal pretrial contact between the officer and DA

Question 4

What should you do before and after you testify?

Answer 4

Wait outside so bailiff can find you

Be on time ready to go

Discuss special concerns with DA

Be aware of persons around you

Question 5

What is the proper procedure to presenting physical evidence in court?

Answer 5

Make sure evidence is retrieved from evidence storage and bring into court

All necessary paperwork attached

Give evidence to prosecutor

Be aware of evidentiary foundation issues

Question 6

What is the proper procedure to presenting visual aids?

Answer 6

Go over presentation with prosecutor

Wait for permission from judge

Ensure judge, jury can see

Question 7

What are representing states interest proceedings?

Answer 7

Presenting your own case

Traffic and criminal violation proceedings