Donald J. Trump is expected to go through the process of felony arrest processing in New York, now that a grand jury has voted to indict him for his involvement in a hush-money payment to a porn star. The process will involve several standard procedures, such as fingerprinting and photographing Mr. Trump. However, given his status as a former commander in chief, accommodations may be made for him during the process.
It is unclear whether an exception will be made for Mr. Trump regarding the use of handcuffs, as most defendants arrested on felony charges have their hands cuffed behind their backs. However, some white-collar defendants who are considered less of a danger have their hands cuffed in front of them, and it is possible that Mr. Trump may receive this accommodation.
Throughout the process, Mr. Trump will almost certainly be accompanied by armed agents of the United States Secret Service, who are required by law to protect him at all times. The Secret Service has worked with state court officers in the past to provide security in the courthouse, but specific measures that will be put in place for Mr. Trump cannot be commented on by the agency’s chief spokesman, Anthony J. Guglielmi.
Overall, the arrest of a former commander in chief is unprecedented, and the procedures involved in processing Mr. Trump will likely receive significant attention and scrutiny.