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Arrest and Charge: Detained or Released

The police may formally arrest you at any point. They must tell you, you are under arrest, and the charge and give you your rights.
When a police officer decides to arrest you and lay a charge, you may or may not taken to the police station.

    The police have two options:
  1. Release You: You can be released on your promise to appear. This can be done at the scene or they may take you to the station and then release you.
  2. If you are released, you will be given one or more of the following documents:

    • A promise to appear
    • An undertaking to an officer
    • A summons to an accused