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CIVIL STAND-BY REQUEST

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Area law enforcement agencies receive numerous requests to perform a service commonly known as a Civil Stand-By. Due to exceptional liability issues and the threat of law suits, most law enforcement agencies no longer perform this service under any circumstances. There is no legal requirement that a law enforcement agency provide Civil Stand-By service.

The Tarrant County Constable's Office, Precinct 7, may, on occasion, perform this service only under very limited circumstances and within strict guidelines. (See Below)

Background:

Most requests for a Civil Stand-By are initiated by a household member, spouse, roommate, tenant, or lessee.

Under the rules of Marriage and Common Law, all property at a residence is known as common or community property. The Constable's Office cannot demand or use force to recover this type of property without a court order.

Under Tennant or Lessee agreements, if the property owner or manager chooses to lock out a tenant, the property owner must provide the tenant with a 24-hour key accessibility to the property until such time as legal (court ordered) eviction has been granted. Likewise, a roommate or family member may be evicted by the homeowner.

Request for Civil Stand-By Guidelines Rules:

1. Both parties to the dispute must agree to the Constable's or Deputy Constable's presence. The Deputy's only role is to keep the peace. Officers will not participate in physically moving or removing any property.

2. The party or parties requesting to remove property must provide a written list of the property to be removed. Both parties must agree to the items to be removed and no other property will be removed.

3. Both parties agree not to engage in verbal or physical disputes or altercations.

4. Only necessary items such as toiletries, medications, clothes, personal hygiene will be removed during this process. A court order will be required to remove property that one person cannot hand carry out through the front door. The Constables Office may request a hearing with the Justice of the Peace to verify the ownership of the property you wish to obtain.

5. The Constable and Chief Deputy or designee must approve (sign off) on the request form prior to performance of the service.

6. This service is only made available on Monday - Friday from 8:00am until 5:00pm. During the availability of the District Attorney's Office in case we need to refer to them. Under emergency situations, assistance may be provided at any time.

7. If a history of family violence has been previously reported to the Police, this office may assist you without the other party's agreement in the event of an emergency or to acquire necessary (medical) items for you or a child.

8. The Tarrant County Constable's Office Precinct 7 has the right to accept or deny this service at any time.

9. You must agree that if you are advised to leave by the Constable or Deputy, you will do so.

10. You will take no longer than 15 minutes to remove your property.

A service fee may required for items other than that listed in line (4). Service Fees are waived by the Constables Office for Emergency situations, family shelters and Governmental Agencies.

You certify that you have read the above listed rules. Your information will be verified with county records. By placing your initials in the box, you authorize us to review your information.

Initials Date

In order for us to properly service your request, please select your City from those listed below. Note our services are available ONLY in the listed cities.

Your Full Name?

Your Date Of Birth?

Your Email Address?

Your current phone number?

Address of Location in question?

Date you left the location?

How many times have you left this location before?

How long did you live here? MonthsYears

How long have you been gone? MonthsYears

Has Family Violence been reported? Yes No

if yes, give date of last Police Report

Was Someone Arrested at that time? Yes No

if yes, give date of Arrest?

If yes, give a brief detail..

Do you have Children? Yes No

Are the Children in your custody? Yes No

How many Children do you have?

Give details if Children are split up, etc.,

Has A Protective Order Been Filed? Yes No

Has A Restraining Order Been Filed? Yes No

Has a Criminal Trespass Been Filed? Yes No

If yes, give brief details.

Has a Divorce Been Filed? Yes No

If yes, give date.

Name of Person we need to Contact?

Phone number we can call?

Date of Birth (If known)?

Does this person use drugs? Yes No

Any medical problems? Yes

Is this person violent? Yes No

Is this person possessive? Yes No

Is this person suicidal? Yes No

Any outstanding warrants? Yes No

Any weapons in this home or location? Yes No

List type of weapons?

Are there any animals at this home? Yes No

Are you trying to take the animal(s)? Yes No

if yes, what type of animal(s)?

Where is(are) the animal(s) located?

Do you have an attorney? Yes No

If yes, give name.

If yes, give phone number.

Any additional people living at the location? Yes No

If yes, how many?

If yes, give name(s) and age(s).

Could there be any problem(s) with these people? Yes No

If yes, give details.

Proof of Ownership Yes No

Are you currently at a Shelter? Yes No

If yes, how long have you been at the shelter? MonthsYears

Give any details of your request.

Any additional comments.

You will receive an email confirmation of this request. If you are not contacted within 24hrs, please call 817-473-5110

Tarrant County Constables Office Precinct 7

1100 East Broad Street Suite 201 Mansfield, Texas 76063

817-473-5110

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