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Police & your rights

Know your rights with the police.

Being stopped, searched, questioned or held is stressful — and most people aren't sure what's allowed. These plain-English guides explain your rights in Trinidad & Tobago, so you know where you stand. General information, not legal advice.

Guides in this topic

Common police situations.

How long can the police hold you without charge?Reasonable time, the 48-hour guide, and your rights while held Can the police search me or my car without a warrant?Stop-and-search powers, when they apply, and what to ask Do I have to answer police questions?Your right to silence and to have an attorney present What are my rights if I'm arrested?What happens, what to say, and who to call How do I make a complaint about a police officer?The Police Complaints Authority and how the process works

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