Police Procedures - Understanding the Role of the Officer during Victim Auditions

These flashcards are designed to help students review key vocabulary and concepts related to police procedures when dealing with victims and suspects.

PESAPI

Person suspected of having participated in an offense.

Audition

The process of hearing the victim or witness by the police.

Interpreter

A person who provides oral translation to a victim who does not understand the language of procedure.

Translator

A person who translates written documents for a victim into a language they understand.

Victim Notification

The act of informing the victim of their rights during the police audition.

Right to Legal Defense

The right of an individual, especially one under interrogation, to have an attorney present.

Victim Minor Rights

Rights specifically granted to minors who are victims, including the right to assistance from a legal representative.

Civil Party

A status that a victim can achieve in criminal proceedings by formally joining the case.

Notification of Rights

The process of informing a suspect or victim of their legal rights during police procedures.

Convocation

The summons to appear for interrogation, which can be oral or written.

Right to Medical Examination

The right of a detained person to receive a medical evaluation during their detention period.

Droit à l’information

The right to be informed about the nature and date of the alleged infraction.”},{