NOT one of the exemptions for not releasing on summons?

NOT one of the exemptions for not releasing on summons?

• A. Defendant fails or refuses to discontinue the unlawful act
• B. Defendant likely to disregard the summons
• C. Defendant is likely to comply with the summons
• D. Defendant likely to cause harm to self or others

Answer: (C)

The item tests when law enforcement can release someone on a summons versus detaining them. Releasing on a summons is appropriate when the person is likely to appear in court and does not pose a risk to themselves or to others. If the defendant is likely to comply with the summons, that situation supports releasing on a summons rather than detaining them. The other scenarios describe risks or noncompliance that justify not releasing on a summons: continuing unlawful acts, likely disregarding the summons, or likely harming self or others. Those are reasons to hold rather than release.

The item tests when law enforcement can release someone on a summons versus detaining them. Releasing on a summons is appropriate when the person is likely to appear in court and does not pose a risk to themselves or to others.

If the defendant is likely to comply with the summons, that situation supports releasing on a summons rather than detaining them. The other scenarios describe risks or noncompliance that justify not releasing on a summons: continuing unlawful acts, likely disregarding the summons, or likely harming self or others. Those are reasons to hold rather than release.