P&P Chap 60 Arrest Procedures Flashcards
Arrest
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The apprehending or placing into custody (physically or verbally) of a person by the authority of law.
Arrest Warrant
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An order of arrest signed by a judge.
Capias
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An order of arrest signed by the Clerk of the Court upon the order of a judge, or information filed by the State Attorney’s Office.
Civil Sanctions
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A civil form of punishment, usually a fine or other form of intervention such as an injunction.
Criminal Sanctions
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An actual punishment usually a fine or jail term.
Discretion
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The authority to make decisions within legal boundaries using reasonable personal judgement. Use of _________ is guided and framed by Law, policies, rules, procedures, training, and supervision.
Injunction
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A Court Order that prohibits a party from doing something (restrictive _______) or compels them to do something (mandatory _________).
Notice to Appear
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A written order issued by a law enforcement officer in lieu of a physical arrest requiring a person accused of violating the law to appear in a designated court or governmental office at a specified date and time.
Probable Cause
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Facts and circumstances that would lead an ordinary, reasonable and prudent person to believe that an offense was committed and that the accused committed that offense.
Personally Involved
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An officer is considered ____________ where the off-duty officer, a family member, or a friend becomes engaged in a dispute or incident involving a personal matter with the person to be arrested or any other person connected with the incident. This does not apply to situations where the police officer is a crime victim.
A finding by a judge that there was a lack of probable cause for an arrest may result in any of the following:
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Dismissal of the charge
Suppression of any evidence found incident to the arrest
Require additional investigation to substantiate the charge
Civil sanctions for damages against the officer, department, or the city
Criminal charges filed against the officer
Private Citizens Arrest
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Private citizens have a common law right to arrest a person who commits a FELONY in their presence OR arrest a person where a FELONY was committed and where the arresting citizen has PROBABLE CAUSE to believe and DOES believe the person to be arrested is guilty.
Warrants
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Out of county or state verify extradition
Attach warrant confirmation to PC
Whenever person is arrested on warrant only just do PC NO Offense Incident Report required
If arresting officer places additional NON TRAFFIC charges against the suspect, an OIR MUST be completed in addition to the PCA
NTA
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A notice to appear (NTA) may be used as an alternative to a physical arrest for persons charged with first and/or second degree misdemeanors, or violations of a City or County ordinance, and do not demand to be taken before a magistrate.
An arresting officer may issue a notice to appear in lieu of a physical arrest unless:
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The accused fails or refuses to sufficiently identify themselves or supply the required information
The accused refuses to sign the notice to appear
The officer has reason to believe that the continued liberty of the accused constitutes an unreasonable risk of bodily injury to the accused or others.
The accused has no ties with the jurisdiction reasonably sufficient to assure their appearance or there is substantial risk that the accused will refuse to respond to the notice
The officer has any suspicion that the accused may be wanted in any jurisdiction
It appears that the accused previously has failed to respond to a notice or a summons or has violated the conditions of any pretrial release program
NTA for Juveniles
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It is the policy of the Sunrise Police Department NOT to issue a NTA to juveniles UNLESS the offense is a Tobacco Law Violation as provided for in FS 569.11
NTA reporting
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A notice to appear is prepared in quadruplicate
To secure release, the arrestee shall give a written promise to appear in court by signing all four (4) copies
As indicated on the bottom of the NTA form, the officer shall hand the bottom (YELLOW) copy of the NTA to the arrested person
The GOLD copy will be retained by the officer and submitted to the Sunrise Police Records Unit
The WHITE and PINK copies will be filed with the State Attorneys Office
The NTA shall be sworn to by the arresting officer before a notary public or another police officer
Criminal Investigations of Sunrise Employees
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Should Internal Affairs respond to the scene, they should assist the on-scene supervisor to determine if:
The accused employee should be arrested immediately
A warrant for the employee’s arrest should be sought
Criminal action should be delayed pending further investigation
Any additional investigative or technical expertise is needed
Alternatives to Arrest
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Even when an arrest is permissible, the following alternatives may be employed at the officer’s discretion depending on circumstances and subject to supervisory review in accordance with Florida State Statutes:
Florida Mental Health Act (Baker Act)
Substance Abuse Services (Marchman Act)
Homeless Assistance
