SPECIFIC TASKS

WITNESS PERSONS ARE ASKED TO:

1. Participate fully in Affinity Group decisions. 
   
2. Help determine the message of the action.
3. Help maintain a prayerful, nonviolent spirit throughout the action.

SUPPORT PERSONS ARE ASKED TO: 

1. Participate fully in Affinity Group decisions.
2. Help determine the message of the action. 
3. Know the people in the group by name and description.
4. Write out names, addresses, phone numbers and pertinent information of anyone risking arrest.
5. Take care of properties of  members  in the group risking arrest.
6. Try to determine what is happens to members in event of arrest. 
7. Greet them when released if possible.

PERSON RISKING ARREST IS ASKED TO REFLECT ON:

1. Why do I want to do this action?
2. Who besides myself will be affected? Can I work this thru with them?
3. Am I prepared to deal with the legal consequences?
4. Am I prepared to deal with non-arrest?
5. If there is an arrest, how will I faithfully carry my witness thru the legal process 
6. Do I intend to carry identification with me?

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS FOR THOSE RISKING ARREST:

1. How will I respond to the arresting officer?
2. How will I plead at the misdemeanor arraignment?
3. How will I deal with a cash bond?
4. How will I plead at the court hearing? (Not Guilty; Nolo Contendere; or Guilty)
5. Do I want to pursue a jury trial or a bench trial?
6. Do I want to represent myself, or have a lawyer represent me?
7. If I am tried with a group is it okay for some to use lawyers and others to defend themselves?
8. Will I pay fines?