In Harris County, Texas, we have to call an assistant district attorney and explain the incident at hand and get permission to book any suspect on any Class B misdemeanor or higher charge.
If the ADA rejects charges, then we document that in the report and release the suspect.
Class C misdemeanors are left to officer discretion.
Do any other jurisdictions do it this way?
If the ADA rejects charges, then we document that in the report and release the suspect.
Class C misdemeanors are left to officer discretion.
Do any other jurisdictions do it this way?
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