Non-dominant aggressor: which option is described as optional?

• A. Fill out review and advice form for court and the state's attorney will decide
• B. Arrest
• C. Dont arrest
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

In a non-dominant aggressor situation, there is an option to take a step that involves referring the case to the court for the state’s attorney to decide the next move rather than making an immediate arrest. This option is described as optional because it isn’t a required arrest action; it’s a discretionary path that allows the DA to review the incident and determine whether charges should be filed or what disposition is appropriate. Arresting is a direct action based on evidence and policy, while choosing not to arrest on the spot isn’t a formal alternative in the same sense when officers have an evidence-based basis for action. Therefore, the step of filling out a review and advice form for the court so the state’s attorney will decide is the correct, optional route.