What action must be taken if a defendant is arrested but not convicted?

When a defendant is arrested but not convicted, it is typically understood that no further legal action is required regarding the arrest itself. The absence of a conviction means that the arrest does not imply guilt or result in a penalty, so the legal implications that necessitate action are not present.

In cases where a defendant is arrested but subsequently not found guilty, various legal and procedural standards come into play. However, if there are no additional charges or proceedings, the arrest can be seen as resolved. Maintaining the status quo of the defendant’s legal standing is significant, hence no formal action is needed in response to the non-conviction.

The other choices involve actions that are not required in this situation. Recording the arrest in the docket may be standard procedure but does not necessitate specific action following a non-conviction. Providing credit for time spent or scheduling a follow-up court date also suggests an ongoing legal process that does not exist if the defendant has not been convicted. Hence, the correct understanding is that no further action is warranted in the context of a non-conviction.