RHTS CRIME VICTIMS-DOMEST BAT
Summary
Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer shall complete a written police report upon receiving the following, regardless of where the incident occurred: (1) an allegation by a person that the person has been a victim of domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, or an attempt to commit any of those offenses, regardless of jurisdiction; (2) information from hospital or medical personnel about injuries inflicted upon the victim of domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, or an attempt to commit any of those offenses; or (3) information from a witness who personally observed what appeared to be a domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery or attempted domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery. Establishes procedures that a law enforcement officer must follow if the domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, or attempt to commit any of those offenses occurred in another jurisdiction. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall require a victim of domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, or the attempt to commit any of those offenses to submit to an interview. Provides that no law enforcement agency may refuse to complete a written report as required by this provision on any ground. Provides that all law enforcement agencies shall ensure that all officers responding to or investigating a complaint of domestic battery, aggravated domestic battery, or the attempt to commit any of those offenses have experience and training in investigating those cases.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 16, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 10, 2023
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 18, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 9, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Jan 5, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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