Do the police have to talk to you after filing a report?

Depending on the nature of the report, the police may even feel that there’s no need to speak with you at all. Or they may even feel the need to do further investigation before they even talk to you. If you find out that there’s a warrant out for your arrest, my advice to you is get a lawyer and turn y

Can a police officer arrest a person based on a report?

Not necessarily, many reports are filed and no action taken by police or prosecutor. That being said, police can arrest a person based on a report they receive! * This will flag comments for moderators to take action.

How long does it take to get a police report back?

Often there is no follow up needed. If you mean at the detective level, it varies by the type or level of crime and the workload. Detectives should get the report within 3 or 4 days. But there are cases ahead of it. It can gravitate toward the top of the pile if it is serious or time sensitive.

Do the police have to speak to you about an arrest warrant?

It depends on whether or not you were present at the time or were easy to locate afterwards, or whether or not there was an actual criminal complaint filed with the courts that leads to an arrest warrant. Depending on the nature of the report, the police may even feel that there’s no need to speak with you at all.

What can I do if a report is made against me?

You are also well within your rights to contact the police to request info about the report made against you but before you do, you should have your version of events clear in your mind and preferably in writing.. If the allegations made against you are serious then to be proactive may work in your favour.

What does a police officer do in a complaint?

Officers interview witnesses and gather physical evidence, if any, and summarize their efforts in their field notes. They write a report that becomes the official narrative of the complaint. If possible, get a copy of this report.