DO 608 - Criminal Investigations - Arizona Department of Corrections

CHAPTER: 600 - INSPECTIONS/INVESTIGATIONS
DEPARTMENT ORDER: 608 - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
1.1.4.1.2 Class 5 felony if the damage is two thousand dollars
or more, but less than ten thousand dollars.
1.1.4.1.3 Class 6 felony if the damage is two hundred and fifty
dollars or more, but less than two thousand dollars.
1.1.5 Kidnapping – In cases where in death, physical injury, a sexual offense occurs, or
in cases in which it is perpetrated to aid in the commission of a separate felony.
1.1.6 Arson – Where in death occurs or there is an imminent threat of harm or intended
cause to harm and with extensive damage to property (i.e., Criminal Damage, as
outlined in section 1.1.4.1 of this section).
1.1.7 Promoting Prison Contraband:
1.1.8 Rioting.
1.1.7.1 Where in the matters involving deadly weapons, dangerous
instruments or explosives and dangerous or narcotic drugs and
marijuana (if in quantities obviously beyond personal use and
intended for distribution), all of which are Class 2 felony.
1.1.7.2 Where in the matters involving a cellular phone or other wireless
communications device is a Class 5 felony.
1.1.7.3 Failure to report a violation or attempted violation of promoting
prison contraband is a Class 5 felony.
1.1.9 Public corruption.
1.1.10 Criminal Enterprises/Organized Crime – Significant cases involving a multitude of
felony offenses.
1.1.11 Cases attracting intense media or public interest where in wrongdoing or
negligence on the part of Department staff is or could be perceived.
1.1.12 In all other violations of statute, the review and submission of the cases will be
based on the merits and effect the matter has on the Department and the public.
1.2 In determining whether cases will be submitted for prosecution the following factors shall be
considered:
1.2.1 Is the crime a major (felony) or minor (misdemeanor) offense.
1.2.2 Victim’s desire/cooperation.
1.2.3 Length and expiration of current and/or future sentences/commitments.
1.2.4 Committing offense.
1.2.5 Repetitive offense.
1.2.6 Injury incurred or potential for injury.
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