3-704 - The Court Liaison Function

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3-703 - Timeliness of Overtime Entry
3-705 - Processing Subpoenas and Trial Notices

3-704 - The Court Liaison Function

  • Summary: Defines responsibilities of the Court Liaison Unit in managing court appearances.
  • Effective Date: 12-28-2001
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Policy

The Court Liaison function is housed in two locations. Court-related overtime involving civil cases are processed through the Court Liaison office located in the City Attorney’s Office, 300 Metropolitan Center. Court-related overtime involving criminal cases are processed through the Court Liaison office located in Room 210 ½, City Hall. Duties of Court Liaison personnel include:

  • Distribution of Subpoenas and Trial Notices to precincts, units and divisions.
  • Monitoring and coordinating court appearances.
  • Approving all court and Civilian Review Authority-related overtime (Verification is required from the judiciary or Civilian Review Authority).
  • Coordinating court “Standby” between MPD employees and attorneys.
  • Reporting complaints or policy violations to an employee’s Commander.
 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

  • Court-Related Overtime: Any compensatory time or paid overtime earned as a result of a court trial or court-related activity.
  • Subpoena: An official court order for an individual to appear in court. The Subpoena remains in effect until the case is over or the Issuing Authority excuses the individual under Subpoena.
  • Trial Notice: A City Attorney document comparable to a Subpoena, whereas the same procedures and meanings apply as described for "Subpoena."
3-703 - Timeliness of Overtime Entry
3-705 - Processing Subpoenas and Trial Notices

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