DOJ Information
Department of Justice procedures, lawyer processes, bail, sentencing, and warrant information for The Manor Police. DOJ is now in and operating.
Lawyer Process
When police arrest a suspect and the suspect requests a lawyer, the officer in charge of the custody process (normally the arresting officer) must request a lawyer on radio 200. If no lawyer is present or on duty, proceed as normal with no sentence reduction. If a lawyer is present and the suspect cannot afford an attorney, inform the lawyer that they must bodycam and contact their higher-ups in DOJ to request payment after the scene.
Interrogation Room Procedure
After the first initial contact and finalisation of payment, the lawyer and suspect will be escorted to the interrogation room where they can have a private conversation.
Officers must not be on the other side of the double-sided glass as this will be a breach of client privacy and confidentiality.
Questioning Process
The lawyer will then have time to question the arresting officer if present, or an officer that was on scene. If no officer is available that was on scene at the time of questioning, the officer dealing with the custody process will read out the case report to the lawyer.
After that, the lawyer will have more time to speak with their client again and advise them on whether to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
The time down at PD is not for negotiating for a reduced sentence.
Guilty / Not Guilty / No Contest
Guilty Plea
If the suspect pleads guilty, they receive a 25% reduction on jail time and fines — regardless of sentence length.
Not Guilty Plea
A not guilty plea does not automatically mean the case goes to court at the station.
If no solicitors are present or on duty, process them as normal with no reduction. The suspect may contest the case at court after their sentence and seek compensation if successful.
No Contest
If the suspect pleads no contest, follow DOJ direction for processing. No guilty plea reduction applies unless advised otherwise by DOJ.
Maximum Jail and Fines
These limits apply regardless of whether the case goes to court:
- Maximum jail time: 240 minutes (4 hours)
- Maximum fine: £75,000
If No Solicitors Are Present / On Duty
If no solicitors are present or on duty, proceed as normal. Process the suspect through custody and sentencing without any reduction — this applies even if they plead not guilty.
The suspect may later contest the case at court after serving their sentence and seek compensation if the court rules in their favour.
Bail
Requesting Bail
Bail must be requested to a judge through DOJ. If bail is granted, the suspect must pay 50% of the fine prior to release.
Crime Committed While on Bail
If a suspect commits a crime while on bail, they will be sentenced without trial for the new offences and the offences that were pending for the original bail reason.
Arrest Warrants
Arrest warrants are issued when there is enough evidence against an individual for an arrest to be made. The evidence must clearly show that the individual has broken a law within Manor City.
Request Process
Arrest warrants must be requested through DOJ to a judge. Attend DOJ with your warrant application and supporting evidence. Do not execute an arrest warrant until it has been authorised by a judge.
Search Warrants / Raids
Search warrants are issued when there is enough evidence against a location that illegal activity is taking place there. Evidence must clearly suggest that illegal activity is happening at the set location.
Request Process
Search warrants and raids must be requested through DOJ to a judge, the same as arrest warrants. Do not execute a raid or search warrant until it has been authorised by a judge.
Failure to Meet the Requirements
Any warrant that does not meet the requirements is deemed a false and illegal warrant. False warrants are not permissible in court.
False Arrest Warrants
If an arrest warrant was not authorised by a judge through DOJ before the arrest was made, the arrestee is innocent and must not face any charges, regardless of any illegal items found during the arrest.
The arrestee is capable of suing the police department in court if a false warrant was executed.
False Search Warrants
If a search warrant was not authorised by a judge through DOJ before the search was made, all evidence found at the location is invalid, and the individuals arrested during the search must not face any charges.
The owner of the location is capable of suing the police department in court if a false warrant was executed.
Need help? Contact DOJ or attend the DOJ office to request warrants, bail, and legal clarification.