Arresto por Violación de Orden Judicial en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si alguien no cumple con una orden de un juez, la policía puede arrestarlo sin necesidad de una orden previa. Esto puede suceder aunque el oficial no haya visto la violación directamente. Luego, la persona arrestada debe ser llevada rápidamente ante un juez.

Es como cuando un jugador de fútbol no sigue las reglas del juego. El árbitro puede sancionarlo en cualquier momento, incluso si no estaba mirando cuando ocurrió la falta, y debe ir a hablar con él de inmediato.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana tiene una orden de protección contra su ex pareja, Carlos. Si Carlos se presenta en su casa y rompe esa orden, la policía puede arrestarlo sin tener que esperar a obtener una orden judicial. Después del arresto, Carlos debe ser llevado ante un juez lo más pronto posible.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

42 Pa.C.S. 62a12 - Arrest For Violation Of Order § 62A12. Arrest for violation of order. (a) General rule.-- An arrest for a violation of an order issued under this chapter may be without warrant upon probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the police officer or sheriff, in circumstances where the defendant has violated a provision of an order consistent with section 62A07 (relating to relief). The police officer or sheriff may verify the existence of an order by telephone, radio or other electronic communication with the appropriate police department, Pennsylvania State Police registry or issuing authority. A police officer or sheriff shall arrest a defendant for violating an order by a court within the judicial district or issued by a court in another judicial district within this Commonwealth. (b) Procedure following arrest.-- (1) Subsequent to an arrest, the defendant shall be taken by the police officer or sheriff without unnecessary delay before the court in the judicial district where the contempt is alleged to have occurred. (2) When that court is unavailable, the police officer or sheriff shall convey the defendant to a magisterial district judge designated as appropriate by local rules of court or, in counties of the first class, to the appropriate hearing officer. (c) Preliminary arraignment.-- The defendant shall be afforded a preliminary arraignment without unnecessary delay. (d) Other emergency powers unaffected.-- This section shall not be construed to in any way limit any of the other powers for emergency relief provided under this chapter. (e) Hearing.-- A hearing shall be scheduled within ten business days of the filing of the charge or complaint of indirect criminal contempt. The hearing and any adjudication shall