2007-11-19 05:47:53 · 7 answers · asked by plplibby 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In the State of NC, a municipal police officer has full jurisdiction up to and within a mile outside his normal jurisdiction. In that mile he can legally do anything he can do legally inside his municipal limits. However, his municipal ordinances do not apply in that mile.
2007-11-19 11:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by justme 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Police officers have certain jurisdictions of which they are employed, however, they are certified by the state of which they are employed.
What normally occurs when an officer outside his jurisdiction observes a traffic violation, he can call for a local officer who would write the ticket and the officer outside the jurisdiction sign the summons.
It is only a summons to appear and not an admission of guilt. You can either pay the fine or appear in court.
Both the officer signing and issuing the ticket will be subpoenaed to court and the judge will make any ruling as to your guilt or innocense.
The real question you need to ask yourself is...WERE you speeding?!
If you were...you are guilty and the judge will see it the same way!
I'd suggest quit looking for an easy and cheap way out of the penalities for something you know was wrong, be an adult, and pay the fine!
2007-11-19 06:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
In PA, a police officer has jurisdiction anywhere in the state. If an officer sees a violation or a crime committed, he or she can effect an arrest. Most notify the local jurisdiction in that area out of professional courtesy.
2007-11-19 08:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by Rod 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jurisdiction is a questionable matter. If you were speeding within his/her jurisdiction, then there is no question as to where you were stopped. Where I worked, speeding was a state violation, which means that I could have issued the citation anywhere within the state of Illinois if justified.
2007-11-19 06:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Some departments have MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) with neighboring departments where their police chief gives other department's officers the authority to exercise their powers in that jurisdiction also.
Many times if you go to court and try to fight the ticket, the fine will at least be lowered. Good luck!
2007-11-19 06:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by mama shannon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without more details it's hard to answer. If you are clocked in his jurisdiction, he can pull you over even if you leave it by the time he gets to you. I'd check your local government website.
2007-11-19 05:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by hill 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He proabaly followed you from his district..and really it won't matter in court. Cops always win-by hook or crook-and you will loose. Just pay the fine and forget about justice or being in the right. Law enforcement isn';t about the laws or right and wrong anyway, don't you know that yet?
2007-11-19 05:57:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋