Interdictions refer to a temporary removal of an officer from performing his normal duties.    

An officer may be interdicted when disciplinary proceedings for his/her dismissal are being undertaken or are about to be undertaken. Interdiction may also take place on the grounds that criminal charges are pending. In this case, the officer is placed on half salary.   
An officer may also be interdicted if suspected of wrong doing even when no criminal charges are pending.

Disciplinary action would be initiated if an officer is found in contravention of any of the rules or regulations governing the Public Service.

All public service employees are subject to disciplinary action.

        Interdiction Letter:

1. An agency’s Permanent Secretary must advise the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Public Service to issue a letter of interdiction in respect of the defender.  
2. The agency must provide supporting documentation.
3. The Department of Public Service will prepare the Letter of Interdiction, which must be signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Public Service.
4. An officer must receive a letter of interdiction in writing informing him of the reason for the interdiction.
   Acknowledge:  
5. It is advised that officers acknowledge receipt of the interdiction letter.   
   Interdiction proceeding:
6. An officer, who is interdicted, is prohibited from coming to work, and he receives no less than one half (1/2) of his salary with effect from the date he is charged until the matter is finalized.   
   Post Disciplinary proceedings:  
7. If the officer is cleared, he may be granted emoluments withheld during the period and he is allowed to return to duty. In cases where the officer is acquitted, all emoluments are restored. Where the officer has been discharged, a decision of partial or full restoration or withholding of emoluments may be made. In the case of Police Officers, The Commissioner of Police makes any decision in matters involving criminal charges.
8. If an interdicted officer is convicted, procedures for dismissal are initiated.

There are no application forms for this process

In the case of a criminal charge, the statement from the Police advising that the person was charged must be submitted to support the interdiction order.

Not Applicable

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The Bahamas
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