NCJ Number
129095
Date Published
1987
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This chart displays a state-by-state analysis of domestic violence arrests.
Abstract
The first column presents the statutorily mandated law enforcement response in domestic violence cases where the victim does not have a restraining order from the courts. These laws are generally supplementary to the common law rule and allow for discretionary misdemeanor and felony arrests. The arrest standard and threshold of harm/offenses are noted. The second column notes violations of protection orders, restraining orders, and no-contact orders. The final column lists the categories of family or household members subject to arrest for order of protection violations. 31 notes