Case Study

Seizing Animals: What Happens Until Jury?
August 18, 2021 – 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (EDT) – Virtual

In Washington State RCW 16.52.085 allows Animal Control Officers to serve a Bail Bond Notice to the animal owner when seizing them for a cruelty investigation.

This case study is actually reviewing 3 separate cases; the first, no Bail Bond notice was served, the second, a notice was served and finally a case where a notice was prepared to be served and custody was signed over on scene.

Even if you don’t work in Washington, this presentation provides an interesting look at the legal semantics of seizing animals for cases.

This case study is for ACO Coalition members only – members will find registration links on the ACO Coalition Member Resources page.

If you are not a member, our Animal Control Officer (ACO) Coalition offers exceptional education and resource development, as well as access to collaborate with a network of specialized professionals. The program is 100% built by ACOs to serve ACOs, their partners, and their communities. The goal is to provide animal control officers with the support, training, and resources to allow them to thrive in their career. Click here to learn more and/or join our group of ACOs for amazing support, training, and resources.