Test 3. Pre-trial Documentation Flashcards
§ 17-20-1
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Define Suspect:
Person under investigation for participation of a crime
§ 17-20-1
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Define Administrator:
Peace Officer who administers the show-up, physical lineup, or photographic lineup
§ 17-20-1
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Define Neutral Independent Administrator:
Peace Officer who Administrators the physical lineup or photographic lineup, but does not know which person in the lineup is the suspect
(Blind Administrator)
§ 17-20-1
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Define Simultaneous Identification:
The witness views one lineup member at a time and must decide on each before seeing the next.
§ 17-20-1
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Define Filler:
A person or photograph included in a lineup for a witness, who is not a suspect in the crime
§ 17-20-1
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Define physical lineup:
> Selected group of persons presented to a witness containing a suspect and several fillers to determine perp of crime
§ 17-20-1
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Define Show-up:
Witness views a single suspect to identify as the perp of the crime
§ 17-20-2
Written Policies for live lineups
LE agency that conduct lineups or showups shall adopt written policies for procedures
What are cautionary Instructions for lineup members?
- Eyewitness instructed perpetrator may or may not be in lineup
- Investigation will continue regardless of witness identification
What are key aspects of a photo lineup?
- Displaying a single photo is recommended
- Minimum 6 photos (suspect plus filler)
- No right to attorney
- Convenient for witness and victims
What are key aspects of a show-up?
- Identification is inherently suggestive
- Guides officers in determining to look further into perpetrator
- Accuracy/reliability is greater at that time
- Permit speedy release of an innocent person
What are key aspects of live lineups?
- Scheduling the lineup at a time that is convenient for all parties
- At least have 6 persons in physical lineup
- Witness views no more than one person at a time
- Avoid actions, statements to sway witness decision-making
