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:
- 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.
- 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