Duty Hours
The training week will commence Monday through Friday at 0800 hours and conclude at 1600 hours unless otherwise stated by the training schedule. Student Court Officers are not to arrive any sooner than 0730 hours, and no later than 0800 hours. Student Court Officers will be dismissed daily at 1600. Training will resume at a time designated by the training schedule on the next business day. Student Court Officers will ensure the following tasks are complete prior to the commencement of the training day:
- Student Court Officers will comply with the personal appearance standards section of this manual.
- All Student Court Officers residing at the hotel will maintain a neat and orderly room.
- All Student Court Officers will ensure their water bottles are full.
- All Student Court Officers will be in the proper uniform for the next block of instruction.
Student Court Officers will report to the training area designated by the Academy Staff no later than 0800 hours or at a time dictated by the training schedule.
Transportation & Parking
- Personal vehicles will comply with all provisions of the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Laws, i.e., registration and inspection. Unoccupied vehicles will be secured at all times. Vehicles will be in sound working order. If vehicles are not in compliance with motor vehicle laws, they are subjected to being towed and/or fines imposed under the law.
- Members of the Academy staff will direct Student Court Officers on the first day of training to the designated parking area.
- Student Court Officers who are dropped off will retrieve all necessary gear and take a seat in the vehicle of another Student Court Officer, until established reporting time. During the first week of training, Student Court Officers are encouraged to identify other Student Court Officers who live in close proximity, for the purpose of carpooling.
- Persons who will be picking up Student Court Officers on Friday are instructed to park in the parking lot and remain in their vehicles pending dismissal of the Student Court Officer Training Class.
Daily Dismissal
Student Court Officers will be dismissed daily at 1600, the conclusion of the training day. Any information regarding equipment or attire for the next training day will be conveyed at this time. Student Court Officers will ensure the following have been completed prior to daily dismissal:
- Student Court Officers have searched the classroom and common areas to ensure the areas are in order.
- Student Court Officers will utilize restrooms not classrooms or parking lots to change into alternative attire.
- Student Court Officers will immediately exit the academy campus upon dismissal and not linger in any area of the facility.
Friday Dismissal
The Student Court Officer Class will be dismissed Friday afternoon. Final weekend leave information and instructions will be passed on by the Academic Coordinator. Student Court Officers will be dismissed for weekend leave after all administrative matters have been completed. Student Court Officers will ensure the following have been completed prior to Friday dismissal:
- Student Court Officers will search the classroom and common areas to ensure the areas are in order.
- Student Court Officers will search their residential rooms and common areas prior to checkout.
- Student Court Officers will utilize restrooms not classrooms or parking lots to change into alternative attire.
- Student Court Officers will immediately exit the Academy campus upon dismissal and not linger in any area of the facility.
Leave
Student Court Officers will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Massachusetts Trial Court Policies and Procedures/Rules/Regulations while on leave. Student Court Officers will not bring the reputation of the Massachusetts Trial Court into disrepute. Student Court Officers are required to report any interaction involving official police contact that occurs while attending the Student Court Officer Academy. This includes any contact or interaction with any police agency for any violation of criminal or civil law, including motor vehicle infractions and any detention or questions relating to any civil or criminal matter, whether or not the Student Court Officer has reason to believe they are under investigation.
Contact with friends or relatives who are police officers does not need to be reported. Contact with police while a passenger should be reported. If in doubt, report any contact with the police.
Student Court Officers will report any such incident via a To/From letter to the Group Liaison. Failure to report any matter immediately following the incident or immediately upon return to the Academy will be recognized as a violation of the Academy Disciplinary Code.
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| Date published: | January 2, 2023 |
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