Exam 7 Flashcards
Under M.G.L C. 265 s 13M, the definition of “family and household members is:
are or were married;
have a child in common;
are or were in a “substantive dating relationship”;
are or were in an engagement relationship
Under M.G.L C. 265 s 13A, the definition of “family and household members is:
Roommates
Blood Related
7 powers of police duties in domestic
Remain on scene
Obtaining medical treatment
Locating and getting to a safe place
Notice of his/her rights
Activating the emergency judicial system
Abuser will be eligible for bail
Shall arrest any person
Family or household members
Married
Residing
Related
Child in common
Substantive dating relationship
Substantive dating relationship defined as:
Length of relationship
Type of relationship
Frequency of interaction
Length of time elapsed since termination
If an abuser already has a guilty conviction of 265 s 13M, the second subsequent offense if found guilty the crime will be a ______ charge
Felony
What are some protections from the court that victim gets during DV?
Refrain from abuse
Refrain from contact
Vacate and remain away
Plaintiff address to be impounded
Refrain from abusing or contacting child
What are some remedies from the court that victim gets during DV?
Awarding plaintiff temporary custody
Order to pay child support
Order to pay monetary compensations
Batterers intervention program