Types of Court Orders
who does a restraining order protect
designed to protect the victim, children,and other family members.
how much restraining orders are issued annually in california
Thousands
what is a EPO
EPO is an order issued by judicial officer upon request by a peace officer
what does penal code section 273.6 (a) state
If you break a domestic violence restraining order and have no past convictions, it's a misdemeanor.
how can restraining orders prevent.
prevent partner abuse, child abuse, and homicide in domestic violence cases.
Law enforcement agencies are required to maintain what
records of restraining and protective orders issued
what family code section is an EPO in
under Family Code Section 6250.
what should officers do if Restrained Person Has Left the Scene:
Write and submit a report
- Inform the victim of follow-up procedures and report number
- Attempt to locate and arrest the suspect
what is One important strategy of partnership
to identify and monitor high-risk cases,
what penal code section is that Law enforcement agencies are required to maintain records of restraining and protective orders issued
Penal Code Section 13710
An EPO is issued to protect who?
Person who is in immediate and present danger of domestic violence
spouse or former spouse
engaged or formerly engaged people
dating or former dating partner
what does penal code section 273.6 (d) state
If you have a past conviction for breaking a restraining order in the last seven years and it involved violence or a threat, it’s a felony
what are potential partners working to reduce domestic violence?
are court advocates, prosecutors, church leaders, and teachers
name something a peace officer has to verify after locating an existing restraining order.
Court stamp
Case control number
Expiration date
person (s) to be protected
Person to be restrained
Judge’s signature
Proof of service
Who obtains an EPO?
Peace officers request an EPO when they believe it necessary and in order to prevent the occurrence of domestic violence, child abuse, child obdution, stalking, or elder abuse.
when can a warrantless arrest be made
when there is probable cause to believe that a violation of the restraining order has occurred.
name 4 types of orders
Emergency Protective Orders
Ex Parte Restraining Orders
Order After Hearing
Criminal Court Stay-Away orders (criminal Protective orders)
what is Verifying a restraining Order?
Whenever a complainant advises of the existence of a restraining order. The peace officer shall verify its status prior to taking enforcement action.
When can someone get an EPO?
24 hours a day; a judge is always available to issue one. Valid for 5 business days, not to exceed 7 calendar days,(Family code sections 6256)
T/F when a restrained person is invited over by the protected person, the restrained person doesnt violate the order.
False