North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

In what situation is a Commitment order required?

1. For arrest

2. To release an inmate

3. To hold someone in jail

4. To search a premises

The correct answer is: To hold someone in jail

A commitment order is primarily used to authorize the detention of an individual in a jail or correctional facility, particularly when they have been found unfit for trial or deemed mentally incompetent. This legal document ensures that an individual can be held in custody as required by the court, usually following a judicial determination that they pose a risk to themselves or others, or require further evaluation. In this context, the commitment order serves not just as a means of holding someone in jail, but also ensures that the proper legal procedures have been followed and that the individual's rights are respected throughout the process. The other options, while related to law enforcement and jail procedures, do not necessarily require a commitment order.