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Where can an officer take a 10-56?
Where can an officer take a 10-56?
- To a police station
- To a local hospital
- To a detoxification facility (correct)
- To a rehabilitation center
How long can an intoxicated person be held in jail?
How long can an intoxicated person be held in jail?
- For a maximum of 48 hours
- Until they are sober enough for release (correct)
- For a period not exceeding 24 hours
- Only until a family member arrives
Who has the authority to order treatment for intoxicated individuals?
Who has the authority to order treatment for intoxicated individuals?
- Any law enforcement supervisor
- An arresting officer only
- Hospital staff upon entry
- A judge or magistrate (correct)
For how long can treatment be ordered for an intoxicated person?
For how long can treatment be ordered for an intoxicated person?
What is the primary consideration for holding an intoxicated person in jail?
What is the primary consideration for holding an intoxicated person in jail?