600-06 Family violence Flashcards
An officer shall not participate in the division of property
T
An officer _____ should take photos when possible
Should
What shall officers do if photos taken?
Upload into data works
When Shall an officer request a supervisor
Warrantless arrest not made and there is bodily injury, threat of imminent bodily injury, provocative physical contact
Who does a supervisor contact if the scene is complex in Montgomery county?
Special victims division
If an incident occurs at a foster home
The family violence unit or Homicide has 24 hours to contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective services
Officers shall ask to see required license if
It is determined that the location is a foster home.
The family violence unit Shall be contacted if determined
The location is a foster home and Homicide Shall be contacted If after hours or weekends.
How long can a person charged with family violence be held after bond is posted?
An additional 4 hours
An additional 48 hours can be obtained from a magistrate in writing
The victim of a family violence crime Shall be notified ___________
Prior to the release of the suspect by jail division or police station desk personnel in accordance with jail division opps.
Family violence unit is responsible for
A) following up with filing charges when suspect is gone upon officer’s arrival
B) follow up incidents on facts not available to responding officer
Family violence main office
C) receiving temporary and permanent protective orders
D) entering permanent protective orders and magistrate orders of emergency protection into TCIC
Where shall hard copies of protective orders and MOEPs be filed and available 24 hours a day?
Homicide division
Family violence direct victims where for seeking financial reparations
Victims services unit counselor
What Shall an officer do before arresting for a violation of an ex parte order
Verify that the suspect has been served with the temporary or ex parte order.
How long shall a protective order be assumed to be valid for without a date?
2 years
Unless there is a termination date
Or
The clerk notified the officer that the order had been vacated.
Purpose of a MOEP
Temporary and immediate means of protection
- victims with a MOEP Shall be encouraged to seek a protective order
Officers may request MOEP for charges
Class B and higher
If the victim requests a MOEP
The officer Shall complete the MOEP
- the form Shall be faxed or hand delivered to DAs office
- can also be optained for class c
Who can give permission to violate the protective order
Only the issuing court.
What effects the validity of the protective order?
Nothing
Can an officer arrest the person protected by the protective order?
No
When a suspect is present on a scene involving family violence, officers with probable cause to believe an assault that meets the definition of family violence has occurred _____ arrest the suspect without a warrant.
Should
Officers shall give adult victims the department issued ___________ (Blue Card), which contains written notice of their legal rights, possible remedies, and the availability of social services and community resources
Victim’s Referral Card
