Domestic Violence Amendments
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Added mandatory arrest requirements when there is probable cause of serious bodily injury or dangerous weapon use, removing the option to issue citations in these cases.
Establishes specific criteria for determining predominant aggressor when multiple parties make complaints, including consideration of prior complaints, injury severity, future injury likelihood, and self-defense claims.
Requires officers to notify victims of their right to initiate criminal proceedings and the importance of preserving evidence when no arrest is made.
Requires detailed written reports when officers choose not to arrest or arrest multiple parties, specifying the grounds for their decisions.
Clarifies that officers cannot threaten to arrest all parties to discourage requests for law enforcement intervention.
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