Shoplifting Arrests and Worthless Documents

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According to the Standard Operating Procedure 41.21, under what circumstances can adult shoplifters be issued a Notice to Appear?

If the amount stolen is less than $750.00 (correct)

If the arrestee has committed other crimes in the store

If the offense is declared a civil infraction

If the offense is declared a felony

What is the definition of a 'worthless document' according to the Standard Operating Procedure 41.21?

Checks stamped 'account closed' (correct)

Drafts or orders on a bank with no restrictions

The issuance of any bank checks with sufficient funds

Cash transactions without enough funds

Under the Standard Operating Procedure 41.21, what would NOT lead to adult shoplifters being issued a Notice to Appear?

The offense is declared a felony (correct)

Residency and length of residence in the community/county

The amount stolen is more than $750.00

Past history of appearance at court proceedings

According to the Standard Operating Procedure 41.21, what type of bank checks are considered 'worthless documents'?

Checks stamped 'account closed' Signup and view all the answers

In accordance with Standard Operating Procedure 41.21, what is NOT considered when deciding whether to issue a Notice to Appear to an adult shoplifter?

The amount stolen is more than $750.00 Signup and view all the answers

When can a juvenile be released at the scene after being caught shoplifting?

If the amount stolen is less than $750.00 Signup and view all the answers

What should the victim do before presenting a worthless document complaint to the State Attorney's Office (SAO)?

Send the Notice of Dishonored Check to the offender by certified mail Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may adult shoplifters be arrested?

If they refuse to sign a Notice to Appear Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in an Affidavit Package for a worthless document complaint?

Original check and a copy of the front and back Signup and view all the answers

When should detainees be transported to the Temporary Detention and Processing Facility or Palm Beach County Jail and booked?

If they are not eligible for release per Palm Beach County administrative order Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may some juvenile felony shoplifting cases be considered for the Juvenile First Offender Program?

If there is substantial risk that the accused will not respond to the notice Signup and view all the answers

Who will process the complaint and file appropriate charges for worthless document cases if warranted?

(SAO) State Attorney's Office Signup and view all the answers

What should be forwarded to the youth crime specialist for review and appropriate action for juveniles being released at the scene?

(Filing packet) Juvenile Referral Report and Written recommendation for Juvenile First Offender Program Signup and view all the answers

What does LEO stand for in the given text?

Law Enforcement Officer Signup and view all the answers

What should be instructed to fill out by the victim before sending it to the offender by certified mail?

Notice of Dishonored Check required by statute Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an individual wishing to initiate a worthless document complaint to present at the (SAO) State Attorney's Office for filing at the Palm Beach County Courthouse?

Original check and a copy of the front and back. Signup and view all the answers

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