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content of the citation
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Obtaining Citation Information
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only one type of doc to pros agencies
do not book someone for mis or felony and write citation
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Physical arrest for 148.9 for traffic - 31 VC
-10-16 for 148.9 will only be approved for charges arising from other than traffic incidents….use 31VC
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multiple violations
-multiple violations—if more than 4 use supplemental form
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Issuance of Notice to correct citation
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Owner responsibility citation
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Court preparation
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Adult Field Release Citation- Non traffic
–persons arrested for misdemeanors SHALL be released with a written citation unless certain conditions apply per PC853.6 (listed on back of A8)
–legal requirements relating to the issuance of citiaotns are the same as those needed to justify a physical arrest
-misdemeanor must have been committed in the officer’s presence or a private citizen must make the arrest
–officer will normally issue a notice to appear citation to all adults arrested for any misd when the person arrested meets the following criteria:
1. provides satisfactory ID
2 subject has valid address in cali or metro TJ
**If cannot be issued citation, the 10-16 and book
***supplemental used to continue narrative (same info as crime report info)
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Legal consideration
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Search and Seizure
–searches of subjects issued citations are more restricted than of those of physical arrests
–limited to preserving evidence of crime
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Admonishment
-if issued a citation, deemed under arrest for purposes of miranda
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Refusal to sign==Traffic Citations
Traffic Citations
–if still refuses to sign, sgt may elect to have person physically arrested
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Refusal to sign == non traffic citations
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Citation Accountability
**OFFICERS WILL NOT REMOVE THE CITATIONS FROM THE BIN EXCEPT TO ISSUE A CITATION CORRECTION
–if any cites are lost, officers must notify supervisors immediately and a citations dismissal form must accompany the a-9 report which explains the lost citations
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Damaged unused or returned citations
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Hold for evidence citations
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Citation errors
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**miscellaneous
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Written warning
–for violations with min traffic accident risk
-motorists may be extended appropriate courtesy warnings only under the following guidelines
1. where drivers’ area confused or lack of familiarity to the area
2 violations of city ordinances that are not clearly posted
SHALL NOT BE USED FOR:
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Notify warrant
–may be requested when officer at a collision scene did not observe the violation or an immediate arrest is not feasible or legal but the violation is such that prosecution is warranted
-Infractions: adult notify warrant procedure for infractions has been SUSPENDED indefinitely
Misdemeanors: a8 will be used in requesting notify warrants, submit a DUI sup with the notify warrant when requesting DUI notify
**notify warrants for 20002CVC require a collision report be completed and attached to the notify warrant
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Physical Arrest
Officers shall make an arrest for felony DU
–unless person is injured to an extent that it would require hospitalization and or medical treatment costs which would be levied against the City
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Alcohol violations - 23140 under 21 and no impairment
23140 CVC-under 21 with .05 or more
.08 % = 213152
-MAY arrest drivers under 21 with .05 +
-must submit blood or breath (if not avail, another test)
-if BA is .05 to .07 and elements of DUI NOT present, issue notice to appear 23140, infraction
-flll out DMV zero tolerance
-citation is in lieu of arrest only if there is no impairment
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Alcohol violations - VC23136 under 21 with BAC 01 to 049
-23136 VC
-all persons under the age of 21 must not have a BAC of .01 to .049.
must submit to a PAS or have driving privileges suspended
-if not old enough to possess a license will have their drving priveleges delayed one year upon reaching the age of 16
-minor cannot be 11-48 from the evaluation sene for testing, so the level of alcohol must be established by use of a PAS or intoxilyzer in patrol car
-PASmust be available in reasonable amount of time
-prior to administering PAS the subject should be informed that failure to sumit will result in suspension of license for a period of 1 - 3 years