Monday, February 15, 2010
New Policy Frees Police Time
WEST VIRGINIA....
As part of his efforts to streamline his office and the county's magistrate court, Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants is gradually implementing a new policy aimed at no longer requiring law enforcement officers to be present at Kanawha magistrate court proceedings unless called upon to testify. The policy could reduce overtime costs and the amount of time officers spend away from other duties. The new policy will include the arresting officer's statement with evidence presented during discovery which are to be turned over three weeks before the hearing. Officers from various agencies will still appear in court on specific days and will be subpoenaed like any other witness if they are needed to testify.
As part of his efforts to streamline his office and the county's magistrate court, Kanawha County Prosecutor Mark Plants is gradually implementing a new policy aimed at no longer requiring law enforcement officers to be present at Kanawha magistrate court proceedings unless called upon to testify. The policy could reduce overtime costs and the amount of time officers spend away from other duties. The new policy will include the arresting officer's statement with evidence presented during discovery which are to be turned over three weeks before the hearing. Officers from various agencies will still appear in court on specific days and will be subpoenaed like any other witness if they are needed to testify.
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