Domestic Violence
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When a deputy sheriff responds to a call and has probable cause to believe a domestic violence crime has been committed, the deputy must begin the criminal charging process against the abuser.
The deputy sheriff must arrest and take the abuser into custody if the deputy has probable cause to believe:
- the abuser may continue to hurt the victim;
- the abuser has recently caused serious injury to the victim; or
- the abuser has violated a protective order.
The deputy must also arrange for the victim, and any of his/her family members residing with the victim, to obtain emergency housing, shelter and/or medical treatment if needed.
Following the incident, the victim can contact the Sheriff's Office Records Unit
(801-743-5755) for a copy of the deputy's report. Victims may receive a free copy of the report depending on state and federal disclosure guidelines.
If the abuser is arrested, the Sheriff's Office will attempt to notify the victim if the abuser is released from jail. An abuser may not be released from jail unless ordered by the court, or the abuser signs a statement agreeing to:
- No contact with the victim.
- Not threaten or harass the victim.
- Not enter the victim's residence or any other place occupied by the victim.
It is a new crime for the abuser to break the terms of release and the abuser can be re-arrested.
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