DGO6.12 "Arrests of Persons on Parole or Probation"

San Francisco Police Department GENERAL ORDER 
6.12

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6.12
Effective: 

This order outlines procedures for placing parole holds and probation violation charges on arrested subjects

I. PROCEDURES

  1. ARRESTS OF PERSONS ON PAROLE. After arresting a person you suspect is on parole, follow these procedures:
    1. COMPUTER CHECK. Enter RF/QPAR format into the computer to access the person's parole status.
    2. VERIFICATION. If the person is on parole, verify his/her parole status by calling the California Department of Justice at 1 (916) 445-6713 (24 hours).
    3. HOLD. The DOJ parole agent will check the person's parole status and determine if a state parole hold should be placed on the person If a hold is appropriate, the agent will make arrangements with the County Jail.
    4. INCIDENT REPORT. Include the details of the parole violation and indicate the name of the parole agent in your incident report.
       
  2. ARRESTS OF PERSONS ON PROBATION
    1. CRITERIA. You are authorized to place an additional violation of probation charge [12032 (a) P.C.] on a suspect when the following criteria exist
      1. The suspect is currently on superior court probation.
      2. The suspect is not wanted on a 'no bail" warrant.
      3. The suspect is being charged with one of the following:
        • Felony narcotics violation.
        • Felony assault.
        • Felony violation involving the possession or use of a weapon.
        • Robbery.
        • Residential burglary.
           
    2. OTHER CASES. In all other cases, do not charge the subject with a probation violation. Instead, indicate the subject's probation status in your incident report.