Police Dispatcher Practice Test

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What does the abbreviation 'C.L.D.' stand for in a criminal context?

Criminal law designation
Citation in lieu of detention
Criminal law division
Code of law defense

The correct answer is: Citation in lieu of detention

In a criminal context, the abbreviation 'C.L.D.' stands for "Citation in lieu of detention." This term is used when law enforcement issues a citation to an individual who has committed a minor offense instead of detaining them. This practice allows the individual to avoid arrest and instead agrees to appear in court at a later date to respond to the charges. It serves as a practical approach to managing minor offenses while alleviating the burden on detention facilities and law enforcement resources. The other options, while related to criminal law, do not specifically represent the same process as 'Citation in lieu of detention.' Each pertains to different aspects of legal and law enforcement terminology but does not capture the particular function and benefit of issuing a citation instead of carrying out an arrest.