Law Enforcement Court Attendance Policy Quiz

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What action should a member take if they receive a subpoena for a date when they are on vacation?

Sign the subpoena and schedule leave for that date.

Immediately return the subpoena to Municipal Court. (correct)

Complete the bottom of the subpoena and inform their supervisor.

Submit a report to their immediate supervisor.

What does an officer need to do if they cannot recall the details of a citation issued and signed the Traffic subpoena accordingly?

Not appear for court or submit overtime for the appearance. (correct)

Submit overtime for the court appearance.

Inform the supervisor that they cannot appear in court.

Appear for court without recalling the citation details.

Who determines whether an officer's absence or tardiness in court is chargeable against them?

Police Chief

Municipal Court

Immediate supervisor

Court Liaison Supervisor (correct)

What is required if an officer fails to appear in court or is tardy?

Submit a report to their immediate supervisor and the Court Liaison Supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

What step should be taken before authorizing leave for a member who has requested time off?

Reviewing the subpoena log Signup and view all the answers

If an officer receives a subpoena, what should they avoid doing regarding their schedule?

Scheduling leave on the same date as court appearance Signup and view all the answers

If an officer is subpoenaed by the City of San Antonio, how is the officer compensated for the off-duty appearance?

According to the compensation outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an officer is subpoenaed by the respondent in a civil proceeding?

The officer is granted compensatory time at a rate of one (1) hour per hour required Signup and view all the answers

When does an officer receive compensation from the Department for testifying or giving a deposition in a civil proceeding?

Only if the appearance is the result of an official law enforcement action Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario does an officer receive compensation for staying in court beyond three (3) hours?

When the officer submits verification of attendance Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an officer is subpoenaed to more than one court on the same day?

Only one subpoena is honored for compensation Signup and view all the answers

How is an officer compensated if required to attend a civil proceeding related to official law enforcement action?

The officer receives the same compensation as any other court appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for officers forfeiting vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave to satisfy a penalty for missing court or being tardy?

They are not allowed to take any vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave until they submit the forfeiture of accumulated leave. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of members not scheduled to be on-duty during an out-of-county court date?

They need to contact the agency that issued the subpoena and arrange necessary travel and compensation themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure for civilian members who fail to appear in court or are tardy to court?

They need to submit a report to their immediate supervisor covering their absence or tardiness. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if civilian members are tardy or fail to appear in court according to policy?

They face immediate disciplinary action. Signup and view all the answers

In case a member receives a subpoena from an agency outside Bexar County, what is the immediate step they should take?

Notify their immediate supervisor of the subpoena in a report. Signup and view all the answers

How are subpoenas issued outside Bexar County handled for members scheduled to be on-duty during the out-of-county court date?

They are placed on administrative leave for the duration of the court date. Signup and view all the answers

What are the grooming requirements for officers in undercover assignments?

They need not shave their beards or cut their hair, but must adhere to other personal grooming requirements. Signup and view all the answers

In which situations are members prohibited from wearing the regulation uniform or any authorized uniform?

When subpoenaed by the State of Texas, City of San Antonio, or the San Antonio Police Department. Signup and view all the answers

When are members subject to Mandatory Reassignment required to comply with Procedure 908?

When subject to Mandatory Reassignment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for members attending court or hearings when their testimony is not related to an official law enforcement action?

They must wear civilian attire. Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for members receiving notices to report for jury duty?

They must report in proper civilian attire. Signup and view all the answers

What action should members take if they are subpoenaed for testimony?

Follow the specific dress code mentioned in the subpoena. Signup and view all the answers

What should officers do if they have any court-related questions or problems?

Contact the Court Liaison Detail at (210) 335-2108 Signup and view all the answers

How are subpoenas received for members issued by District and Bexar County Courts?

Received in the Court Liaison Detail and directed to the respective member's unit Signup and view all the answers

What should members do upon receiving a subpoena?

Accept, sign for it in the subpoena log, and make the necessary return immediately Signup and view all the answers

Who can deliver subpoenas issued less than six (6) days prior to the court date?

Bexar County deputy sheriffs, Bexar County District Attorney's Office investigators, or Court Liaison Detail personnel Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when a member is on vacation during a subpoenaed court date?

Return the subpoena to the Court Liaison Office with vacation dates notification Signup and view all the answers

What restriction is placed on members once they have received a subpoena?

They shall not schedule any type of leave for the date and time of the standby period Signup and view all the answers