Q: If I am arrested for something while in the company of my service dog, can the police separate us? I'm legally disabled
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Interesting question that requires more information. What were you arrested for? Where were you arrested (home, in a car, at another location) and what is your disability?
If you are interested in filing a lawsuit you need a lawyer specializing in ADA/Civil rights. If you want to see how this would help defend your criminal case, please supply the above-mentioned facts.
A: Of course they can. Service dogs or emotional support dogs are rarely allowed in jail or prison and only if no other reasonable accommodation of the disability can be achieved.
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more info needed.
reason for arrest? where? what was citation code number/
the reality of life is that police don't have a place for a dog when they arrest someone but that may make it more likely you will be "kicked out" earlier.
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