PROMIS (PROSECUTOR'S MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM), NO 12 - POLICE PROSECUTION REPORT, REVISED, AUGUST 1976

• NCJ Number: 44761
• Author(s): ANON
• Date Published: 1976
• Length: 6 pages
• Contract Number(s): J-LEAA-016-76
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Justice
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; INSLAW
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: PROMIS BRIEFING SERIES

Annotation

THE FORM USED BY POLICE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO REPORT ARREST INFORMATION TO THE PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE IS ILLUSTRATED AND DISCUSSED.

Abstract

THE POLICE PROSECUTION REPORT IS COMPLETED BY THE ARRESTING OFFICER PRIOR TO THE OFFICER'S MEETING WITH THE SCREENING PROSECUTOR. THE REPORT CONTAINS ESSENTIAL DETAILS OF THE CASE, INCLUDING DATA DESIGNATED FOR ENTRY IN PROMIS, A LEAA EXEMPLARY PROJECT. THE SAME FORM IS USED BY ALL POLICE AGENCIES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THUS ASSURING THAT PROSECUTORS CONSISTENTLY RECEIVE COMPLETE CASE DETAILS, UNIFORMLY RECORDED, FOR USE IN ARRIVING AT INFORMED CHARGING DECISIONS. AFTER REVIEW BY THE SCREENING PROSECUTOR, THE FORM IS FILED IN THE CASE JACKET. A COPY OF THE FORM AND BRIEF EXPLANATIONS OF SOME OF THE ITEMS ARE PRESENTED. FOR OTHER ISSUES IN THIS SERIES, SEE NCJ 44750-44760 AND 44762-44770.