Which circumstance makes cite and release not available?

Which circumstance makes cite and release not available?

• A. Domestic violence offenses
• B. Where policy prohibits
• C. Where arrestee obviously will not appear
• D. Juveniles (except for stated offenses)

Answer: (A)

Domestic violence offenses typically require an arrest rather than cite-and-release because many jurisdictions have mandatory arrest policies in DV cases. When there’s evidence of DV, officers must take the suspect into custody and book to protect the victim and reduce the risk of further harm. Releasing on a citation would leave the situation dangerous or unresolved and can violate statutes or agency policy. So cite-and-release isn’t an option for domestic violence offenses, even though it might be in other, less risky situations.

Domestic violence offenses typically require an arrest rather than cite-and-release because many jurisdictions have mandatory arrest policies in DV cases. When there’s evidence of DV, officers must take the suspect into custody and book to protect the victim and reduce the risk of further harm. Releasing on a citation would leave the situation dangerous or unresolved and can violate statutes or agency policy. So cite-and-release isn’t an option for domestic violence offenses, even though it might be in other, less risky situations.