Arrest Warrant Procedures Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which electronic warrant system is preferred for submitting non-juvenile warrant applications based on probable cause?

The Probable Cause Warrant System

The Gavel electronic warrant system

The Cloud Gavel electronic warrant system (correct)

The Electronic Warrant Approval System

What information should be recorded on the warrant application?

Only the suspect's social security number

Only the suspect's physical description

The suspect's physical description, date of birth, social security number, last known address, and case number (correct)

Only the suspect's name and last known address

Who must review and notarize the electronic warrant application before it is forwarded to the State Attorney's Office for approval?

The suspect's lawyer

The judge

The arresting officer

A supervisor (correct)

What happens if probable cause is found for an electronic warrant application?

The warrant is forwarded to a judge for approval and issuance Signup and view all the answers

What happens once an electronic warrant is approved by a judge?

The warrant is electronically forwarded to the Clerk of Court for issuance of a court case number and entry into the FCIC database Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when an electronic warrant has been submitted for review and approval?

Document in their offense report that an electronic warrant has been submitted for review and approval Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for obtaining a warrant for juvenile complaint affidavits?

The standard warrant application process based on probable cause Signup and view all the answers

Who can notarize or witness the original warrant application for misdemeanors?

A notary public Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the defendant is not served with the warrant within 24 hours?

Attempts to serve the warrant will be documented in a supplemental report Signup and view all the answers

Which system is the preferred method for submitting non-juvenile warrant applications based on probable cause?

The Cloud Gavel system Signup and view all the answers

What information should be recorded on the warrant application?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to review and notarize the electronic warrant application before it is forwarded to the State Attorney's Office for approval?

The supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What happens if probable cause is found for an electronic warrant application?

It is forwarded to the Clerk of Court for issuance Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for obtaining a warrant for juvenile complaint affidavits?

The standard warrant application process based on probable cause Signup and view all the answers

Who can notarize or witness the original warrant application for misdemeanors?

A notary public Signup and view all the answers

What happens once a warrant is approved and issued by a judge?

It is entered into the FCIC database Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do when executing an arrest warrant?

Review the warrant with a supervisor before affecting the arrest Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if a warrant is not served within 24 hours?

Document attempts to serve the warrant in a supplemental report Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Procedures for Obtaining and Executing Arrest Warrants

The Cloud Gavel electronic warrant system is the preferred method for submitting non-juvenile warrant applications based on probable cause.
All pertinent information concerning the suspect, including physical description, date of birth, social security number, last known address, and case number, should be recorded on the application.
The electronic warrant application must be reviewed and notarized by a supervisor before being forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for approval.
If probable cause is found, the electronic warrant is forwarded to a judge for approval and issuance.
Once approved, the warrant is electronically forwarded to the Clerk of Court for issuance of a court case number and entry into the FCIC database.
Officers must document in their offense report when an electronic warrant has been submitted for review and approval, and the issuance or denial of the warrant should be documented in a supplemental report.
For juvenile complaint affidavits, the standard warrant application process should be followed based on probable cause.
The original warrant application must be notarized or witnessed by a law enforcement officer, state attorney, or notary public and forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office through the Records Section for misdemeanors.
Upon approval, the warrant is presented to a judge for issuance and delivered to the appropriate Clerk of Court and Warrants Section of the Saint Lucie County Sheriff’s Department.
A copy of the warrant is retained by the Port St. Lucie Police Department.
When executing an arrest warrant, the officer must review the warrant with a supervisor prior to affecting the arrest and complete an arrest affidavit when the arrest is affected.
The defendant will be transported to the St. Lucie County Jail, and if not served within 24 hours, attempts to serve the warrant will be documented in a supplemental report.

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Test your knowledge of the procedures for obtaining and executing arrest warrants with this informative quiz. Learn about the preferred method of submitting non-juvenile warrant applications, what information should be recorded on the application, and the steps involved in obtaining a warrant. Discover the proper documentation and procedures for executing an arrest warrant and what to do if the warrant is not served within 24 hours. Brush up on your knowledge of arrest warrant procedures with this essential quiz.