2007-03-04 12:55:09 · 5 answers · asked by keekee123 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, topic and locality are what constitute jurisdiction. The U.S Marshals aren't going to enforce city ordinances, just like the local city police can't arrest people for postal crimes.
2007-03-04 13:00:56 · answer #1 · answered by Gemma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent answer loco_tech. Same holds true in Texas. I was a Deputy Sheriff for a county. My jusrisdiction included all areas within the countyin which I was employed, including within the municipalities or town inside the county. I was licensed by the State of Texas as a Peace Officer; therefore, could enforce laws statewide, but that would normally only be done in cooperation with law enforcement agencies who have "jurisdiction" in those other areas.
2007-03-05 02:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by longhornhomes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In NYC - it's defined as G.A.O.E (geographic area of employment). As a NYC Police Officer my GAOE is NYC, but I'm a Police Officer and can take police action for any crime anywhere within the State of NY.
It can be defined as jurisdiction. Ex: If I was on patrol near the NYC border and Nassau or Westchester and saw a crime being committed across that border I could take police action. I couldn't do this for a traffic infraction.
Also, if a person commits an infraction (any) in my presence in NYC & flees and crosses either a County borderline or a State borderline, I can pursue and still take action (because the infraction or crime was committed in my jurisdiction).
2007-03-04 21:07:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jurisdiction covers the laws a court or officer has authority over.
"Venue" is the term for the Geographical area a police officer or court has authority in.
2007-03-04 20:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by Citicop 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got it.
2007-03-05 07:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋