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SB 217 - Not use deadly force to apprehend a person who is suspected of only a minor or nonviolent offense Use only a degree of force consistent with the minimization of injury to others (Articulate) Ensure that assistance and medical aid are rendered to any injured or affected persons as soon as practicable (render aid to the whoever) Ensure that any identified relatives or next of kin of persons who have sustained SBI (seriously bodily injuries) or death are notified as soon as practicable 18-1-707 Use of Force - Physical force may be used for effecting arrest, preventing escape, or preventing imminent threat of injury to the peace officer or another person Criminal Attempt 18-2-201 - (A Substantial step toward the commission of the offense) A person who engages in conduct intending to aid another to commit an offense commits criminal attempt if the conduct would establish his complicity (criminal attempt) the intent was there even though the crime was not committed Conspiracy - two or more people entering an agreement for an unlawful purpose, and then taking at least one overt act in furtherance of the agreement. Criminal solicitation - The crime of criminal solicitation is the actual soliciting, or seeking to engage another to commit a crime (Crime doesn't have to be committed to charge Criminal Solicitation)Search Warrant Requirements - 1) be based on probable cause, 2) be supported by an oath or affirmation, and 3) describe in specific detail what is to be searched or seized. Strip searches- When authorized or prohibited by POST - Strip search means removal of clothing Not allowed for traffic or petty offenses unless reasonable belief that they're carrying a gun Must be performed by person of the same sex Search of anything but mouth must be authorized by chief, commander, sheriff Failure to comply=second degree official misconduct To permit search of genitals, buttocks, anus Bail/Bond - An obligation signed by the accused, with sureties (Money), to secure his presence in court. Preliminary Hearing - An initial hearing in which a judge decides if there is probable cause (from the LEO's) to believe that the defendant committed the crime with which he or she is charged Arraignment/Initial Hearing - A formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant. Also used to change or set any bail requirements Discovery (court procedure) - pre-trial phase in a court case during which each party can use certain methods to obtain information and facts, and gather evidence about the case in preparation for trial. It is the principal fact-finding method in the litigation process