5-03/115.10 - Field Release - Procedure

The procedure for effecting a field release shall be as follows:

• Check through station/unit via JDIC for warrants in CWS or WPS;
• Fill out the Notice to Appear (SH-CR-66);
  • Write "FIELD RELEASE" in bold letters on the top of the Notice to Appear;
  • After circling sex in the appropriate box, indicate race identifier in the same space;
  • Place the arrestee's birthplace on the line above the space for "File Number"; and
  • Check the box "Booking Required" only when the arrestable offense requires fingerprints be taken per section 5‑03/050.05;
• Obtain the signature of the arrestee;
• Release arrestee;
• Obtain a booking number and an URN from the station/unit; and
  • Place the booking number on the line above the box "Booking Required" adjacent to the arrestee's birthplace;
• Submit the notice to appear with the incident report to the watch sergeant.