A written commitment order is not required to hold a detainee in jail in which of the following scenarios?

• A. Intoxicated persons
• B. Parole revocation
• C. Probation violation
• D. Domestic violence incident

Answer: (A)

Detention authority often hinges on a formal court or agency order, but there is an exception for intoxicated persons. They can be held in protective custody for safety and detoxification purposes without a written commitment order. This is a temporary, administrative hold aimed at stabilization, not adjudication or punishment. Once the person is sober or stable, they’re released or moved to appropriate care.

In contrast, holding someone for parole revocation or probation violation is tied to a formal action by the court or parole board, requiring a written commitment to detain. Domestic violence incidents typically involve arrest and detention backed by a warrant or court order for further proceedings. So the scenario that does not require a written commitment order is intoxicated persons.