Court Procedures

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What is the primary responsibility of the OPD Court Liaison Squad regarding subpoenas, notices to appear, and ALR hearing notices?

To maintain a centralized database of all court-related documents received by OPD

To review the documents for accuracy and completeness before forwarding them

To forward them directly to the employees named in the documents

To date and time stamp the documents and forward them to the appropriate supervisors (correct)

According to the policy, what is the primary reason for establishing procedures related to court appearances and testimony?

To ensure that OPD employees are present on time and prepared to testify

To facilitate communication between court personnel and OPD employees

To establish rules and procedures that must be followed by all parties involved

All of the above (correct)

What type of documents are specifically mentioned in the procedure?

Subpoenas, notices to appear, and ALR hearing notices (correct)

Warrants, indictments, and sentencing documents

All legal documents related to criminal matters

Court orders, summons, and deposition notices

How many copies of each subpoena, notice to appear, or ALR hearing notice are received by the OPD Customer Services Unit?

Three copies Signup and view all the answers

For subpoenas/notices received for employees assigned to bureaus other than the Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB), where are the documents forwarded?

To the employee's direct unit/supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing procedures related to court appearances and testimony, according to the policy preamble?

To support the essential function of the court process Signup and view all the answers

If an employee is required to attend a telephonic ALR hearing during off-duty hours, how will they be compensated according to the agreement between the Omaha Police Officers Association and the City of Omaha?

One and one-half times the number of hours for actual time Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for employees if they are scheduled for both a telephonic ALR hearing and a court appearance during the same time slot?

They will be compensated only for the court appearance Signup and view all the answers

In what situation will an employee's meal period during a court appearance be eligible for overtime compensation?

When the court requires the employee's presence during the meal period Signup and view all the answers

What action should employees take if they are on-duty and need to attend a telephonic ALR hearing?

Complete a Court Appearance Form (OPD Form 158A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the compensation rule for officers attending two telephonic hearings within the same two-hour block of time in one day?

Compensated as if they attended only one hearing Signup and view all the answers

Which form should employees use to document their actual meal time taken during a court appearance?

OPD Form 158A Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of violating parking restrictions around the Hall of Justice/Civic Center?

Immediate tow once safety concerns have been addressed Signup and view all the answers

Where are employees required to turn in all OPD Form 158A’s and subpoenas for appearances in the Douglas County Courthouse?

To the Court Liaison Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

At what times should off-duty employees who are subpoenaed for County Court appear for morning and afternoon court?

Morning: 0850, Afternoon: 1320 Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed access to the County Court Law Enforcement lounge and overtime sign-in area?

Law enforcement employees only Signup and view all the answers

When can OPD employees allow interviews by private attorneys or public defenders regarding cases undergoing prosecution?

After receiving a court order and full knowledge of the prosecuting attorney's presence Signup and view all the answers

What should an OPD employee do if subpoenaed for a deposition connected to a criminal matter or a case pending in criminal court?

Contact the prosecutor and inform them of the subpoena Signup and view all the answers

Who can handle subpoenas of OPD records according to the text?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

Where should OPD employees advise a person who requests OPD records to be brought to a court hearing?

That they cannot present them as they are not the custodian of the records Signup and view all the answers

What is required before allowing family members access to the County Court Law Enforcement lounge and overtime sign-in area?

Obtain written permission from the Chief of Police. Signup and view all the answers

When will overtime be assigned for court appearances?

At 0850 hours for morning court and 1320 hours for afternoon court. Signup and view all the answers

What form should be used to report overtime due to court purposes?

OPD Form 158A Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for notifying employees of cancellations or continuances of court proceedings in Douglas County Court?

Douglas County Court personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Court Cancellation Web application?

To allow employees to view any upcoming court case cancellations Signup and view all the answers

Within how many hours prior to a scheduled court appearance must an employee check the Court Cancellation Web application?

16 hours Signup and view all the answers

If a sworn employee's scheduled off-duty court appearance is canceled less than 16 hours prior to the scheduled appearance, what should the employee do?

Complete a Court Appearance form (OPD Form 158A) and forward it to the Court Liaison Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

If a sworn employee receives at least 16 hours' notice of a court cancellation, what should happen?

The employee shall not be compensated for their court appearance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding non-sworn employees and compensation for off-duty cancelled court appearances?

Non-sworn employees shall not be compensated for off-duty cancelled court appearances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the 16-hour cancellation compensation policy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who should an employee contact if they have questions concerning the setup or use of the Court Cancellation Web application?

The Court Liaison Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

What form should an employee complete if they will be unavailable for a court or hearing appearance or an ALR hearing?

OPD Form 158B Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the employee's immediate supervisor regarding the 'File Copy' subpoena?

To make arrangements for notifying the employee if they are absent Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do with subpoenas/notices stamped 'Sign and Return'?

Date, sign, and send them back to the Court Liaison Squad Signup and view all the answers

How long will the Court Liaison Squad maintain files of the 'Sign and Return' copies of subpoenas/notices?

Two months beyond the scheduled court date Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if they receive a subpoena mailed directly to them?

Contact the Court Liaison Sergeant for clarification Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if they are summoned to court without a subpoena?

Attach any verification or documentation to OPD Form 158A Signup and view all the answers

If an employee will be unavailable for a court appearance due to annual leave or Injured on Duty status (IOD), what should their sergeant or supervisor do?

Make a notation on the subpoena/notice and return it to the Court Liaison Sergeant Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do if a check is attached to the subpoena?

Endorse the check and write 'Pay to the Order of City of Omaha' on the back Signup and view all the answers

What form should employees complete if the subpoena requests their presence?

OPD Form 158A (Court Appearance form) Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do regarding overtime if they appear in court?

Get a witness check from the attorney and turn in the subpoena for overtime Signup and view all the answers

When should employees time stamp in for a court appearance?

No earlier than thirty minutes before court starts or twenty minutes before the requested appearance time Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is correct regarding command approval for court cancellations?

Command approval can be obtained after the fact if necessary to meet timelines. Signup and view all the answers

Where should the original OPD Form 158B be sent after obtaining command/supervisory approval for a court cancellation?

To the Court Liaison Sergeant and archived in their files. Signup and view all the answers

If an employee is scheduled for multiple cases in separate courtrooms at the same time, what should they do?

Contact the issuing authorities to request a continuance in one of the cases. Signup and view all the answers

When should the City Law Department be contacted regarding a subpoena?

The City Law Department should be contacted regarding any subpoena in which any City employee is a party or in which any City activity is at issue. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process for participating in a telephonic Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing?

The employee must contact the Department of Motor Vehicles with their phone number and be available at the scheduled hearing time for a conference call. Signup and view all the answers

What form should an employee submit for an ALR telephonic hearing?

OPD Form 158A (Court Appearance Form) Signup and view all the answers

What parking restrictions are mentioned in the text regarding the Douglas County Courthouse and Civic Center?

Metered parking on the inner perimeter is limited to passenger vehicles only. Signup and view all the answers

If an employee is scheduled for an ALR telephonic hearing while on duty, how should they handle compensation?

They will not receive additional compensation for the hearing. Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do if a continuance is not granted for a scheduling conflict with multiple court appearances?

Decide which court notice to honor based on the severity of the case and inform the other prosecutor(s) of their location. Signup and view all the answers

What should an employee do after consulting with the City Law Department regarding a subpoena?

Return the subpoena or appearance notice to the Court Liaison Squad. Signup and view all the answers