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What action should a member take if they receive a subpoena for a date when they are on vacation?
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?
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?
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?
What is required if an officer fails to appear in court or is tardy?
What step should be taken before authorizing leave for a member who has requested time off?
What step should be taken before authorizing leave for a member who has requested time off?
If an officer receives a subpoena, what should they avoid doing regarding their schedule?
If an officer receives a subpoena, what should they avoid doing regarding their schedule?
If an officer is subpoenaed by the City of San Antonio, how is the officer compensated for the off-duty appearance?
If an officer is subpoenaed by the City of San Antonio, how is the officer compensated for the off-duty appearance?
What happens if an officer is subpoenaed by the respondent in a civil proceeding?
What happens if an officer is subpoenaed by the respondent in a civil proceeding?
When does an officer receive compensation from the Department for testifying or giving a deposition in a civil proceeding?
When does an officer receive compensation from the Department for testifying or giving a deposition in a civil proceeding?
In what scenario does an officer receive compensation for staying in court beyond three (3) hours?
In what scenario does an officer receive compensation for staying in court beyond three (3) hours?
What happens if an officer is subpoenaed to more than one court on the same day?
What happens if an officer is subpoenaed to more than one court on the same day?
How is an officer compensated if required to attend a civil proceeding related to official law enforcement action?
How is an officer compensated if required to attend a civil proceeding related to official law enforcement action?
What is the consequence for officers forfeiting vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave to satisfy a penalty for missing court or being tardy?
What is the consequence for officers forfeiting vacation, holiday, or bonus day leave to satisfy a penalty for missing court or being tardy?
What is the responsibility of members not scheduled to be on-duty during an out-of-county court date?
What is the responsibility of members not scheduled to be on-duty during an out-of-county court date?
What is the procedure for civilian members who fail to appear in court or are tardy to court?
What is the procedure for civilian members who fail to appear in court or are tardy to court?
What happens if civilian members are tardy or fail to appear in court according to policy?
What happens if civilian members are tardy or fail to appear in court according to policy?
In case a member receives a subpoena from an agency outside Bexar County, what is the immediate step they should take?
In case a member receives a subpoena from an agency outside Bexar County, what is the immediate step they should take?
How are subpoenas issued outside Bexar County handled for members scheduled to be on-duty during the out-of-county court date?
How are subpoenas issued outside Bexar County handled for members scheduled to be on-duty during the out-of-county court date?
What are the grooming requirements for officers in undercover assignments?
What are the grooming requirements for officers in undercover assignments?
In which situations are members prohibited from wearing the regulation uniform or any authorized uniform?
In which situations are members prohibited from wearing the regulation uniform or any authorized uniform?
When are members subject to Mandatory Reassignment required to comply with Procedure 908?
When are members subject to Mandatory Reassignment required to comply with Procedure 908?
What is the requirement for members attending court or hearings when their testimony is not related to an official law enforcement action?
What is the requirement for members attending court or hearings when their testimony is not related to an official law enforcement action?
What is the requirement for members receiving notices to report for jury duty?
What is the requirement for members receiving notices to report for jury duty?
What action should members take if they are subpoenaed for testimony?
What action should members take if they are subpoenaed for testimony?
What should officers do if they have any court-related questions or problems?
What should officers do if they have any court-related questions or problems?
How are subpoenas received for members issued by District and Bexar County Courts?
How are subpoenas received for members issued by District and Bexar County Courts?
What should members do upon receiving a subpoena?
What should members do upon receiving a subpoena?
Who can deliver subpoenas issued less than six (6) days prior to the court date?
Who can deliver subpoenas issued less than six (6) days prior to the court date?
What action should be taken when a member is on vacation during a subpoenaed court date?
What action should be taken when a member is on vacation during a subpoenaed court date?
What restriction is placed on members once they have received a subpoena?
What restriction is placed on members once they have received a subpoena?
