Under Ex Parte procedures, is possession of the order required if the deputy has knowledge of the order?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with a supervisor
• D. Only during business hours

Answer: (B)

The important idea is that authority comes from the order itself, not from always having the physical copy on you. If the deputy has legitimate knowledge of the ex parte order, they can act under that authority without needing to possess the document at every moment. The order’s validity and terms guide the action, and the deputy can document actions and later produce or reference the order as needed for records or review. Requiring possession would unnecessarily hinder prompt enforcement, and there’s no general rule that a supervisor must be involved or that possession is limited to business hours.