Case Disposal Process

In-Game Maximum Jail Time: 120 Months unless authorized by a judge. Please reference Important Information

**1 Month is equal to 1 minute IRL

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Issuing Charges

Infractions

Suspect is detained -> Suspect is issued a citation. -> Suspect is released.

Misdemeanor Cite & Release

Suspect is detained. -> Suspect is mirandized. -> Suspect is issued a misdemeanor criminal citation which qualifies as a "cite and release" arrest

The CAD report should have cite & release logged in the report.

Release on Recognizance (ROR)

In the event that a suspect is arrested for a Misdemeanor which involves jail time, the officer performing the arrest may, at their own discretion, choose to release the suspect with a criminal misdemeanor citation in lieu of arrest ("cite and release" / "cite and release arrest").

Misdemeanor citations are legally considered arrests and should be classified as zero-time arrests in CAD; the only difference being that the suspect does not need to be transported to a holding area and booked into jail.

The CAD report should have ROR logged in the report.

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Pleading & Disposal

Guilty:

Plea Immediate Guilt / No Contest: Full sentencing shall begin immediately without delay.

Plea Deal Negotiation: A suspect may negotiate a guilty plea with law enforcement/prosecution in exchange for a lesser sentence, lower/lessened charges, and/or to avoid a trial.

Not Guilty: (TBD)

• The accused will be sent to serve 80% their sentence.

• They shall appear for court and any court related appointments.

• The law enforcement officer shall immediately request for a Criminal Pre-Filing

• Only the District Attorney or any Law Enforcement Officer may file a criminal complaint with the DOJ.