Documentation & Report Writing Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes the proper documentation of the One-Leg Stand test in a DRE report?
Answer: Document the number and type of clues observed and the leg the subject used
One-Leg Stand documentation requires recording the specific clues observed (sway, use of arms, hopping, putting foot down) and which leg the subject chose to use.
In a DRE report, injection sites should be documented by noting:
Answer: The estimated age of each injection site and its location on the body
DRE officers document both the location of injection sites on the body and estimate their age (fresh versus old or healing) as this information is relevant to the drug influence evaluation.
How should the DRE officer document the lack of convergence test result?
Answer: Whether convergence was present or absent, and at what approximate distance it broke down
Lack of convergence is documented by noting whether the eyes converged normally or failed to converge, and approximately how far from the nose the breakdown occurred.
When should a DRE officer include a statement about the arresting officer's observations in the DRE report?
Answer: As background context, clearly attributed to the arresting officer and separated from DRE findings
Arresting officer observations may be included as background context but must be clearly attributed and kept separate from the DRE evaluator's independent findings.
For how long are DRE evaluation reports typically required to be retained according to law enforcement standards?
Answer: Until the case is adjudicated or for a minimum period specified by agency policy, often 5-7 years or more
DRE reports must be retained until the case is fully adjudicated and for a minimum period as specified by agency policy, typically ranging from 5 to 7 years or longer.
What information regarding the Walk-and-Turn test must be included in the DRE report?
Answer: The number and type of clues observed, the surface tested on, and footwear worn by the subject
Walk-and-Turn documentation must include observed clues, the type of surface used, and the subject's footwear, as these factors affect performance and its interpretation.
When a toxicology report contradicts the DRE officer's opinion, how should this discrepancy be handled in documentation?
Answer: The DRE evaluator may provide a supplemental report noting the discrepancy and offering potential explanations
When toxicology contradicts DRE findings, the evaluator may file a supplemental report explaining potential reasons for the discrepancy, such as the time elapsed between the evaluation and the blood draw.