NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

Violent criminal misdemeanor warrants will have a pick-up radius of anywhere in
the State of Ohio (2). Violent misdemeanors are offenses such as assault and
domestic violence. They are not offenses in which violence is threatened.
Felony 5 and Felony 4 warrants will have a pick-up radius of anywhere in the
State of Ohio (2).
Felony 3, 2, 1 warrants will have a nationwide pick-up radius (1).
E. Forcible Entries
An officer shall not forcibly enter a residence to serve a summons or subpoena.
An officer is permitted to use force to enter a residence to execute an arrest warrant if all
of the following apply (see O.R.C. §2935.12):
The person named in the arrest warrant is physically in his/her
residence.
The residence is the same as that listed on the warrant.
Notice of arrest is given and admittance is denied.
Other reasonable alternatives have been exhausted.
The on duty supervisor has been notified.
Whenever possible, the police agency having jurisdiction will be notified and
will be on scene before entry is made.
Forcible entry is not permitted if the person named in the warrant is in another person’s
home. Consent from the owner or person authorized to give consent will be obtained
prior to entry unless an officer has obtained a search warrant to search the prescribed
residence.
F. Summons in Lieu of Arrest
G. Bond
Pursuant to the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 4 (A)(2), a summons may be
issued in lieu of executing a misdemeanor arrest warrant if it appears reasonably certain
that the defendant will appear in court. A supervisor shall approve the issuance of a
summons in lieu of executing an arrest warrant by noting on the warrant and return that
the warrant was executed by issuing a summons.
All Misdemeanor New Albany Mayor’s Court Warrants will have either a payout amount
or bond amount indicated in the warrant jacket. If the subject is arrested based on New
Albany Mayor’s Court warrant, they are to be taken to the New Albany Mayor’s Court
Clerk of Courts office to post bond or to post the payout amount. If the New Albany
Mayor’s Court Clerk of Courts is closed, then the bond or payout amount shall be posted
with the Dispatcher.
No partial payments of bonds or payouts will be accepted without the prior authorization
of the Clerk of Courts. Visa, Master Card, or cash are acceptable forms of payment for
bonds and payouts. Receipts are to be completed when bonds and payouts are
accepted. Personal checks may only be accepted for citation payments/fines.
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