Procedure 603-Protective Orders

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.01A. This procedure establishes guidelines for the proper handling of protective orders and;

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conditions of bond, from their entry into the computer system to the disposition of violations through reports and arrests.

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.01B. The Penal Code which authorizes the arrest for violation of a Protective Order, Magistrate’s Order for Emergency Protection, a Temporary Protective Order, Condition of Bond in a Family Violence Case or Violation of a Protection Order issued out of another jurisdiction.

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Section 25.07, Violation of Certain Court Orders or Conditions of Bond in a Family Violence Case,

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.01C. This procedure is a cooperative effort between the;

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Patrol Division, Special Victims Unit, the Victims Advocacy Office, Crime Scene Unit, Service and Security Agents Office, and The Bexar County D.A.’s Office

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.01C. This procedure is a cooperative effort to enable service providers to;

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serve a greater number of victims;

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.01C. This procedure is a cooperative effort to provide better services to victims, by enabling the victims to;

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report violations at the substation nearest their home;

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.01C. This procedure is a cooperative effort to reduce the number of family violence cases by;

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early law enforcement intervention as well as provide services to victims of family violence in a more timely manner;

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.01C. This procedure is a cooperative effort to enable the San Antonio Police Department to file more cases for;

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family violence and violation of protective orders with the Bexar County D.A’s Office.

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.03A. A temporary order entered by a court when the court finds from an application for protective order there is a clear and present danger of family violence.

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Temporary Protective Order

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.03A. The court may enter a temporary order without further notice to the individual alleged to have committed family violence and without a hearing.

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Temporary Protective Order:

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03A. also known as “Temporary Ex-Parte Order”,

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Temporary Protective Order

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.03A. This order is only enforceable when it has been served on the respondent.

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Temporary Protective Order

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.03A. Verification of service of the Temporary Protective Order order is confirmed through the;

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Communications Unit, information channel

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.03B. An emergency order entered by a magistrate;

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Magistrate’s Order For Emergency Protection

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.03B. An order by a magistrate, directed to a person who has been arrested for family violence, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault or stalking,

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Magistrate’s Order For Emergency Protection

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.03C. An order of the court directed to a person after family violence has occurred to prevent further violent or threatening acts;

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Protective Order

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.03D. Related to the safety of the victim, a condition of bond set in a family violence case by the magistrate.

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Certain Court Orders or Conditions of Bond

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.04A. Temporary Orders are valid for the period specified in the order, but does not;

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exceed {20} days.

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.04A. On the request of an applicant or on the court’s own motion, a temporary order may be;

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extended for additional {20} day periods.

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.04B. Magistrate’s Orders For Emergency Protection is valid on issuance and remains in effect until the;

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{61st} day but not less than {31} days after the date of issuance.

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.04B. This may be requested prior to the expiration of the magistrate’s order for emergency protection when additional protection is necessary;

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Protective Order

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.04B. Will usually be specified in the magistrate’s order for emergency protection.

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Time periods

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.04C. A protective order is valid for;

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{2} years from the date the original order was granted by the court.

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.04C. A protective order is not modified to;

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extend its validity beyond the two (2) year period.

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.04D. A court order or a condition of bond is valid until the case is;

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adjudicated or the court order or condition of bond

is rescinded.

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.05A. Protective Orders and Temporary Orders are entered into the Police Protective Order System;

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(PPOS) by the Bexar County District Clerk’s Office.

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.05B. Magistrate’s Orders For Emergency Protection are entered into the Magistrate Computer System;

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(MAGS) by the Magistrate’s Office.

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.05C. Officers requesting information concerning protective orders, temporary orders, or magistrate’s orders for emergency protection may contact the;

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Communications Unit Information Channel

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.05D. Officers may also check for the existence of protective orders, temporary orders, and magistrate’s orders for emergency protection on the;

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mainframe computer system through PDPO, Protective Order System.

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.05E. As a backup when the computer system is not functioning, a copy of protective orders, temporary orders, and magistrate’s orders for emergency protection are kept;

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on file in the Communications Unit.

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.05G. Copies of magistrate’s conditions of bond in a family violence case will be kept in;

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a database maintained by the Communications Unit.

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Officers may request a copy of the condition of bond be sent to them by;

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email, fax, or a designated printer.

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.05F. It is possible for a protective order, temporary protective order, or magistrate’s order for emergency protection to exist and not be in the computer or on file. In these cases the officer must see;

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The complainant’s copy before making an arrest.

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.06B. Generally, a person commits a Class A misdemeanor if he;

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possesses a firearm, harms, threatens, or interferes with the care, custody, or control of a pet, companion animal, or assistance animal.

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.06C. If an officer, establishes probable cause to believe a person has committed an offense which included the use or possession of a weapon, an assault, threats of bodily injury or the offender has a history of family violence, the officers will arrest the offender without a warrant if;

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committed within the officer’s presence or view;

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.06C. If the offender has fled the scene the officer will exhaust all reasonable efforts to locate the offender and make a warrantless arrest. In no event should a reasonable amount of time;

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exceed two hours.

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.06C. If the officer is unable to locate and arrest the offender (without a warrant) within a reasonable amount of time, the officer will;

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begin efforts to secure a warrant.

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In all cases where a warrant of arrest is recommended, the officer will notify the;

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appropriate unit, and detail the name of the detective or officer contacted in the details of his offense report

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.06E The respective substation CRT Officers will prepare warrants during;

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their business hours. Special Victims Unit or Night CID Unit will prepare warrants at all other times.

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.06F. Officers are only authorized to arrest an offender who violates a protective order by
engaging in conduct;

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prohibited by Chapter 25.07 of the Texas Penal code.

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.06G. In the event the offender’s conduct does not constitute a violation of Chapter 25.07 of the Texas Penal Code, the officer will handle the incident;

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in the same manner as any civil matter.

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.06I. If the offender has previously been convicted under Chapter 25.07 two or more times or has violated the order or conditions bond by committing an assault or the offense of stalking.

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Third Degree Felony

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.08A. The court which issued the protective order is listed as the;

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complainant;

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.08A. The person protected by the court order is listed as either the;

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reporting person or witness.

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.08A. A copy of the protective order, temporary protective order, condition of bond, or magistrate’s order for emergency protection is attached to the;

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copy of the offense report submitted to the Magistrate’s Office.

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.08A. Officers may photocopy the protective order, temporary protective order, condition of bond, or magistrate’s order for emergency protection on file in the;

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Communications Unit.

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.08A. In the case of temporary protective orders, officers will attach a;

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print out of the verification of service.

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.08A. Officers may photocopy the reporting person’s copy of the protective order or magistrate’s order for
emergency protection, which shall be returned to the reporting person;

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before checking into service.

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.08A. In the case of a temporary protective order; proof of;

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service on the respondent must be included.

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.08C. Information necessary for the officer to obtain to apply for a magistrate’s order for emergency protection includes;

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distance, in yards, necessary for the respondent to maintain for the protection of the victim.

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.09A. Officers may seize firearms if there is a fear that the weapon;

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will be used in a criminal act in the future.

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.09A. Completed SAPD Form #2089-DA Danger Assessment Checklists are routed to;

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the CRT Office at the appropriate substation.

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.09D. Crisis Response Team completes 2089-DV, Domestic Violence forms and a copy of the offense report, if available, are routed to;

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the Special Victims Unit

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.09D. Who will complete the SAPD Form #2089-DA Danger Assessment Checklist and provide for the victim’s safety.

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CRT unit at appropriate substation, according to their S.O.P.

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.09D. When a court orders a suspect to turn over firearms to the police department, who coordinates the surrender of any firearms, as ordered by the court?

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property room personnel, the assigned CRT substation personnel, and the designated third party assigned by the court

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.09D Which unit will return the required documents to Pretrial Services, as instructed by the court?

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The assigned CRT substation personnel