Background Info - NCIC, III, DV, Sex Assault, Registries have been checked and results are in hand. Juvenile registry must be checked for any Defendant 28 years old or younger..
Done. Not Done.
Run background info before proceeding.
Do you know what charges you want to file?
Yes. No.
Figure out what charges - specific statutes..
Are there indictable charges?
No. Yes.
Contact AP for approval, then move on to eCDR process based on AP guidance.
Are any of the DP/PDPs DV related.
Yes. No.
Is it a Mandatory Arrest situation.
No. Yes.
Notify MCPO DV Unit at 973-285-6200 during business hours or have County contact On Call DV AP.
Do you want to overcome the presumption of a Complaint Summons (get warrant instead?).
No. Yes.
No need to contact AP. Issue Complaint Summons, with approval of CTPD Supervisory Officer (Section VI-B of directive).
Contact DV Unit at 973-377-0100 during business hours or have County contact Duty DV AP.
Do you want to try to overcome presumption of Summons (get Warrant anyway?).
Yes. No.
Contact AP and be prepared to demonstrate that Warrant is necessary for safety of victim/community, to assure Def's appearance, or prevent Def. from obstructing Criminal Justice process..
Issue summons through eCDR with approval of Supervisory Officer.