4-21/040.00 - Restraining Orders

4-21/040.00
RESTRAINING
ORDERS

SH-R-49
URN

Station/Unit Patrol

When a Deputy verifies that a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) exists but cannot verify proof of service or prior knowledge of the order by the suspect, the Deputy shall advise the suspect that he has now been served and that any violation of the order will result in arrest.

A report shall be taken even if the suspect complies after being advised of the TRO.

The Deputy is responsible for updating the Station's/Unit’s copy of the TRO to indicate that the suspect was advised of the TRO.

SRD to the court which issued the TRO.

Code as applicable.

For additional information see Volume 5, Chapter 9.

NOTE:  If the TRO involves domestic violence, use a 5 retention on reports.