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# Case Disposal Process

<mark style="color:purple;">**In-Game Maximum Jail Time:**</mark> 120 Months unless authorized by a judge. Please reference [Important Information](/last-mile-rp/emergency-services-info/san-andreas-state-laws-and-regulations/penal-code/important-information.md)

*<mark style="color:yellow;">\*\*1 Month is equal to 1 minute IRL</mark>*

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## <mark style="color:orange;">Issuing Charges</mark>

### <mark style="color:purple;">Infractions</mark>

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

### <mark style="color:purple;">Misdemeanor Cite & Release</mark>

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.

### <mark style="color:purple;">Release on Recognizance (ROR)</mark>

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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## <mark style="color:orange;">Pleading & Disposal</mark>

### <mark style="color:purple;">Guilty:</mark>

<mark style="color:yellow;">Plea Immediate Guilt / No Contest:</mark> Full sentencing shall begin immediately without delay.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Plea Deal Negotiation:</mark> 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.

### <mark style="color:purple;">Not Guilty:</mark> <mark style="color:red;">(TBD)</mark>

* 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.


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