Which option is NOT listed as a mandatory arrest exception?

• A. Vehicle noise complaint
• B. College roommates w/o other F/HH relationship
• C. Verbal abuse/argument
• D. Self defense under 53a-19

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding what kinds of situations law and department policies treat as exceptions to mandatory arrest in domestic-violence related cases. These exceptions are about circumstances that justify not making an automatic arrest even when there might be evidence of wrongdoing.

A valid self-defense claim under the specified statute is a clear exception because it explains why the use of force occurred and shifts the responsibility away from arresting the person who acted in defense. Similarly, if the people involved have a qualifying family or household relationship, or if the dispute is a verbal altercation without clear ongoing violence, there are recognized reasons under these rules to avoid mandating an arrest.

A vehicle noise complaint, on the other hand, lacks any domestic-violence element or protective-relationship context. It’s typically treated as a nuisance or disorder matter, not as a situation governed by mandatory arrest exceptions. Therefore, it is not listed as a mandatory arrest exception.