Duration of temporary seizure

• A. Brief and investigative.
• B. Indefinite.
• C. Permanent.
• D. Requires immediate arrest.

Answer: (A)

Temporary seizure refers to an investigative stop, where the goal is to briefly question or check a situation rather than detain someone for a long period. The duration should be brief and reasonable, just long enough to confirm or dispel the officer’s suspicions. If nothing further arises, the person should be allowed to leave. It’s not indefinite or permanent, and arrest only follows if there is probable cause. So the description that fits best is brief and investigative.