Week 4 - Summonses

Question 1

What violations are eligible for OATH Civil Summons?

Answer 1

Open Container
Public Urination
Littering
Spitting
Excessive Noise
New York City Park Rules

Question 2

How can a person be identified as an OATH recidivist?

Answer 2

2 or more felony arrests in the past 2 years

3 or more unanswered OATH summonses in the past 8 years

Parole or probation

Question 3

What are the difference between 4 codes in a Criminal Court Summon?

Answer 3

Code 1: Violater is an OATH Recidivist and not eligible for a OATH summons

Code 2: Violater has a warrant or PCI-card

Code 3: Officer articulated a legitimate law enforcement reason to issue a C-summon instead of OATH. Patrol Supervisor must verify.

Code 4: Violation citied is not covered under the CJRA or subject violated multiple rules in which at least one is returnable to Criminal Court

Question 4

UMOS must conduct a license check in these 5 situations:

Answer 4

Traffic collisions involving death or PI

Traffic collisions regardless of injuries if RMP is equipped with a MDT

Car stops and the vehicle operator does not present a NYS Driver License

All car stops if the RMP is equipped with an MDT

Other situations, which require further investigation

Question 5

How many summonses are in TAB/OATH/other summons?

Answer 5

TAB and OATH: 25 summonses

Other: 20 summonses