At what point does the arresting officer have to be present at court? The first court appearence? If so are charges dropped if they are not there?
2007-01-15 09:10:29 · 10 answers · asked by uvacavs4217 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depends on the charge.
Generally, the first appearance is the arraignment, and the officer would not have to be there. The prosecutor will subpoena the officer for the needed date(s).
If the officer's testimony is critical to the case, the case would be jeopardized by his non appearance.
2007-01-15 09:15:32 · answer #1 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Las Vegas, for a misdemeanor, the defendant will appear and make a plea. If the plea is not guilty, then the complaint will be set for trial. It is at this time the officer will be required to show. It is up to the courts to decide if the case will be dismissed if the officer doesn't show. For a felony, the officer will usually be required to show at the preliminary hearing.
2007-01-15 09:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by scubapelli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally they have to be at any major hearing including probable cause!
If the arresting officer or the states attorney and some witness fails to appear you can ask for a dismissal and it is almost always given! If you don't ask, the court won't ask for you!
2007-01-15 09:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever the DA calls them. the vast majority of criminal cases never go to trial, so you may never see the cop again.
Also that whole "I'll see you in court" thing people say is a cops dream. Most of them would love to see you in court... as they sit there for hours on overtime, doing nothing and your attorney has the meter running!
2007-01-15 09:28:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 19:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When called on to testified against you in court.
2007-01-15 12:35:27 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to be in the court when ever they have a subpoena ordering them to be there.
2007-01-15 10:16:53 · answer #7 · answered by mmuscs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whengoes to trial and ordered to be present, but it all depends on the charge/case
2007-01-15 11:12:49 · answer #8 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the trial starts and if they are called to testify. They have to be available.
2007-01-15 09:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. They do not have to be there unless they have to testify, but it might be a state by state rule.
2007-01-15 09:14:35 · answer #10 · answered by lorihurley03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋