Complaint False Imprisonment With Police In Riverside
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Complaint Procedure You should first contact the Sheriff's station where the incident occurred. You may also contact the Sheriff's Professional Standards Bureau to file a complaint.
Gather evidence: If possible, try to remember details of the arrest, like the officer's name and any witnesses. Contact an attorney: Talk to a lawyer specializing in wrongful arrest. They can advise you on your legal options, which may include filing a lawsuit against the arresting officer or department.
In situations in which a person has been unlawfully detained or falsely arrested, civil rights attorneys can help victims by bringing a civil rights lawsuit. Civil rights attorneys devote their careers to defending and bringing justice to people who were wronged by those in positions of power.
An illegal detention happens when an officer stops you without reasonable suspicion or continues to hold you without probable cause to arrest. Probable cause means they have some evidence linking you to a crime.
Victims of unlawful detention can seek various remedies, including filing complaints against the involved officers or law enforcement agency, motions to exclude evidence obtained during the detention, and federal or state lawsuits for injunctions or monetary damages.
Complaint Procedure You should first contact the Sheriff's station where the incident occurred. You may also contact the Sheriff's Professional Standards Bureau to file a complaint.
The County Administrative Center is located at 4080 Lemon Street in Riverside. Residents can call (951) 955-1000 or 2-1-1 for more information on county services and departments. You can reach out with questions for the county here.
