Law Enforcement: Misdemeanor Arrest Procedure

What is the purpose of this standard operating procedure?

Who does this procedure apply to?

What is the legislative intent in the issuance of the 'Notice to Appear' (NTA) summons?

What happens to persons arrested for misdemeanors of the first or second degree?

What must the arresting deputy do before issuing an NTA?

What is a reason for arresting and booking a person instead of issuing an NTA?

When is an NTA not issued?

What happens to persons who refuse to sign an NTA?

What is the procedure when a Deputy issues a criminal traffic citation?

What is the purpose of the Booking supervisor issuing an NTA?

When should detention personnel obtain the defendant's fingerprints?

What should be turned into Records as an MRE attachment?

What should be listed on the fingerprint card if detention personnel take the arrestee's fingerprints?

What is one of the factors considered when determining if an accused person is likely to appear?

What is one reason a deputy may not release an accused person on their own recognizance?

What happens if a person refuses to sign a traffic citation for a criminal traffic offense?

What is the purpose of the NTA Fingerprint Card?

What should a deputy do if they encounter an individual with an active capias for an unserved summons?

What is included on the reverse side of the NTA Fingerprint Card?

What should a deputy do after completing the NTA Fingerprint Card?

What information should be contained on the NTA?

Why should a deputy visually inspect the fingerprints on the NTA Fingerprint Card?

What should a deputy do with the digital photograph of the defendant?

What should a deputy provide to the arrested person who is being released on their own recognizance?

What is the purpose of the liaison with victim/witness assistance providers?

How often should the BRU Victim Specialist Supervisor complete an analysis of victim/witness assistance needs and available services?

What is the basis for the goals and objectives relating to the Sheriff's Office Victim Specialist Program?

How often should the Victim Specialist receive re-orientation on existing Sheriff's Office and community victim/witness assistance programs?

What right does a victim have under Marsy's Law?

What is the purpose of the training for sworn members, communications personnel, and other civilian members?

What is the purpose of maintaining liaison with other governmental and non-governmental agencies?

What must law enforcement provide to every crime victim?

What is included in the annual report due in the first quarter of the calendar year?

What is one of the victim's rights under Marsy's Law?

What is the role of the BRU Victim Specialist in educating the public and the media?

What must the Public Affairs Office do?

What is the purpose of advising victims of their rights?

What should the Victim Specialist do to ensure that agency referrals are based on accurate and current information?

What right does a victim have under Marsy's Law?

What is the purpose of maintaining confidentiality of records and files of victims/witnesses?

What is available on the Sheriff's Office public website?

What must a deputy do before issuing a criminal traffic citation?

What is included in the written Victims' Rights information?

What right does a victim have under Marsy's Law?

When is the Victim Specialist contacted to ensure available services/referrals are provided?

What document must the detective obtain from the victim/guardian after reviewing their interview?

What is the purpose of the Victim Specialist periodically re-contacting the victim/witness?

What is the responsibility of the evidence room personnel regarding returning property to victims?

What is one of the court-related services provided by the Victim Specialist?

What is the purpose of the Victim Specialist contacting an employer or creditor?

What is the purpose of the Victim Specialist maintaining the confidentiality of victim and witness information?

What is one of the responsibilities of the Victim Specialist in terms of case development?

Who will notify the BRU Victim Specialist Supervisor or designee in case of a victim requiring immediate assistance?

What is the purpose of the Victim Specialist providing the investigating deputy/detective with an updated status of the victim?

What is the purpose of the Victim Specialist maintaining and updating the information for the Sheriff's Office Crime Victims Brochure?

What services will a Victim Specialist provide to victims of violent crimes and their families?

What is the purpose of the Victim Notification section of the Criminal Report Affidavit?

How will the VINE Automated Notification System notify the victim or next of kin of the defendant's release?

What happens if the defendant is transferred to another county or state correctional facility?

Who is responsible for notifying the victim or next of kin if the defendant is arrested on a Hillsborough County warrant outside of Hillsborough County?

What is the primary goal of the Victim Specialist Program?

What should personnel assigned to follow-up investigation or contact be conscientious of?

Who is considered a victim according to the Sheriff's Office?

What is the role of the Victim Specialist?

What is the purpose of the written notification sent to the victim or next of kin after the defendant's release?

What is the purpose of the Behavioral Resources Unit (BRU)?

Who is responsible for submitting the Sheriff's Office copy of the affidavit to the Records Section?

What is the minimum requirement for a Victim Specialist Trainee?

What should be included in the Victim Notification section of the Criminal Report Affidavit?

What is established by Florida Statute, Chapter 960?

What is the purpose of distributing the Sheriff's Office Crime Victim's Brochure?

What is the commitment of the Sheriff's Office?

In what circumstances will the Sheriff's Office provide appropriate assistance to a victim/witness?

Who is responsible for notifying the victim/witness of any potential danger?

What is the importance of treating victims and witnesses?

What is the role of the BRU in providing information to victims/witnesses?

What type of services may the BRU refer victims/witnesses to?

What is the role of the on-call Victim Specialist?

When will the Sheriff's Office provide assistance to a victim/witness?

What type of information may the Sheriff's Office provide to victims/witnesses?

The Sheriff's Office is not committed to the development, implementation, and continuation of appropriate victim/witness assistance programs.

The term 'victim' includes a person who is a witness to a crime.

A Victim Specialist is a sworn law enforcement officer.

The Victim Specialist Program provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A Victim Specialist Trainee is a person who has completed the Victim Services Practitioner Designation Course.

The parent or guardian of a minor is not considered a victim.

The next of kin of a homicide victim is always considered a victim.

The Sheriff's Office does not provide assistance to victims through established service providers.

Victim notification shall be made pursuant to Florida Statute 960.001 when the defendant is charged with stalking.

The Victim Specialist will provide assistance and services to include, but not be limited to, immediate crisis intervention for victims of non-violent crimes.

The deputy/affiant charging a suspect with murder, sexual offenses, stalking, and/or domestic violence shall complete the Victim Notification section of the Criminal Report Affidavit.

The VINE Automated Notification System shall notify the victim or next of kin within two hours of the defendant’s release.

Under Marsy's Law, victims have the right to full and timely restitution from each convicted offender.

If the defendant is transferred to another county or state correctional facility, the victim notification information shall not be transmitted to the 'new' facility.

The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay is not a right guaranteed to victims under Marsy's Law.

If the defendant is arrested on a Hillsborough County warrant outside of Hillsborough County, Florida Law does not require the chief administrator of the detention facility to notify the chief administrator of the Hillsborough County Jail.

The Public Affairs Office is responsible for informing the community about Sheriff's Office victim/witness services through news media representatives.

The Victim Specialist will provide assistance and services to include, but not be limited to, death notifications to immediate family members of a victim.

The Victim Specialist Program is not available on the Sheriff's Office public website.

All personnel who take primary reports of crimes are not required to provide written Victims' Rights information to every crime victim.

The affiant shall ensure that the Sheriff’s Office copy of the affidavit, including the Victim Notification section, is not submitted to the Records Section.

The deputy believes the victim requires immediate assistance, they will notify their supervisor who will contact the BRU Victim Specialist Supervisor.

Victims have the right to request that a person charged with certain offenses undergo Hepatitis and HIV testing.

The Victim Specialist will provide assistance and services to include, but not be limited to, assessing the emergency need for food, shelter, clothing, etc. of a victim, as well as their families.

The BRU Victim Specialist Supervisor, or designee, shall complete an analysis of victim/witness assistance needs and available services at least twice a year.

The Community Outreach Division Captain is not responsible for informing the community about Sheriff's Office victim/witness services.

The Sheriff's Office is not responsible for maintaining confidentiality of records and files of victims/witnesses.

The BRU Victim Specialist Supervisor, or designee, shall set the goals and objectives relating to the Sheriff's Office Victim Specialist Program based on the previous year's activities.

The Victim Specialist shall receive an orientation addressing existing Sheriff's Office and community victim/witness assistance programs that service the community every three years.

The right to have the safety and welfare of the victim and the victim's family considered when setting bail is not a right guaranteed to victims under Marsy's Law.

The Victim Specialist is not responsible for ensuring that agency referrals are based on accurate and current information.

Deputies are required to return a victim's property held for evidentiary purposes as soon as possible.

Sworn members, communications personnel, and other civilian members, who are directly involved in victim/witness assistance efforts, shall receive training in victim/witness rights and needs every five years.

The Public Affairs Office is not responsible for approving the release of all information regarding victims or witnesses, except to other law enforcement agencies on an 'as needed' basis.

The Victim Specialist will only assist detectives investigating sexual battery crimes.

The Victim Specialist will not assist in the education of agency members, the public, and the media on victim and witness rights and the assistance services available.

The Victim Specialist will explain the procedures involved in the prosecution of the case to the victim/witness.

The Victim Specialist will provide court-related services only at the trial.

The annual report due in the first quarter of the calendar year will not reference the previous year's activities.

The BRU Victim Specialist Supervisor, or designee, shall not maintain liaison with other governmental and non-governmental agencies.

The Victim Specialist will maintain the confidentiality of victim and witness information.

The Victim Specialist will only contact an employer or creditor if the victim requests it.

Confidentiality of records and files of victims/witnesses and their role in case development is not consistent with Florida Statutes and Sheriff's Office standard operating procedures.

The BRU Victim Specialist Supervisor, or designee, shall not complete an analysis of victim/witness assistance needs and available services from other organizations that can provide the necessary data.

The Victim Specialist will provide the investigating deputy/detective with an updated status of the victim.

The Victim Specialist will only provide services to victims of sexual battery crimes.

The Victim Specialist will supplement/update the case accordingly based on services/referrals provided.

The Victim Specialist will not assist detectives in scheduling interviews and other required appearances.

The Sheriff's Office provides assistance to victims and witnesses only in cases where there is a credible threat.

The on-call Victim Specialist is only available for emergency services during business hours.

The BRU acts as the single point of contact for victim and witness information.

Victim/Witness protection services are only provided to victims who reside in Hillsborough County.

The Sheriff's Office only provides assistance to victims of crimes that occurred within the past 24 hours.

The Sheriff's Office provides referrals to both governmental and private sector services for victims and witnesses.

The Sheriff's Office only provides emergency financial assistance to victims of violent crimes.

The Sheriff's Office does not provide assistance to witnesses.