Record #:

20240

Author(s):

Brannon, Joan G.

Abstract:

This bulletin discusses the special pretrial release rules that apply to domestic violence crimes. It also includes a chart of domestic violence crimes listing crime charged, relationship between defendant and victim, whether a judge may set bond for the first 48 hours after arrest, authority to arrest without warrant for offenses out of officer's presence, and Crime Victims' Rights Act (VRA) application.

Source:

Administration of Justice Bulletin (NoCar KFN 7908 .A15 U6), Vol. Issue 6, Dec 2001, p1-12, il, f

Subject(s):

Domestic violence crimes