Citation Training California Department of Public 引训加利福尼亚公共部门.ppt

Riverside County Environmental Health Presents... 14th AMENDMENT …”No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of the citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without DUE PROCESS of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” LETTER OF THE LAW vs.SPIRIT OF THE LAW “Compliance through education” Use discretion Other options GRATUITIES No Thank You Ask yourself: Is the offer based on who I am? Am I under any obligation? WHO GETS THE CITATION? Owner vs. Employee Tenant vs. Owner Property Management vs. Owner DOCUMENTATION “Just the facts” What, where, when, why, whom? Other documentation RULE : After review, if a further explanation is needed, documentation is not adequate! POLICY 29: ISSUANCE OF A CITATION Ordinance 556- Citation Authority When to cite Administrative Procedures Personal observation Testifying witness POLICY 29: ISSUANCE OF A CITATION How to issue a citation: Ask for I.D. Fill in spaces as appropriate POLICY 29: ISSUANCE OF A CITATION Filling It Out Black or blue ball-point pen Print NCR distribution White-Court Canary- violator Pink- citation book Goldenrod- Supervisor POLICY 29: ISSUANCE OF A CITATION Account for all citations Certified Mail Corrections Dismissals Citations DIFFICULTIES Peace Officer assistance Locating responsible person Refusal to sign Personal danger CITATION PROCEDURES Our citations are infractions Punishable by fine. FTA= misdemeanor warrant SUBMITTAL/ DISMISSAL Citations are submitted to Moreno Valley Court County Courier/ hand delivery COURT PROCEDURE Cases are heard by commissioners You must appear at arraignments “Not guilty” plea results in trial If Defendant appears with counsel, request continuance COURTROOM TIPS Get plenty of rest Review the case Dress professionally BE ON TIME Do not speak to jurors Answer only questions asked D