Domestic Violence Laws and Enforcement Quiz

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What is the Division's policy regarding domestic violence?

The Division is committed to aggressive enforcement of laws concerning domestic violence (correct)

The Division does not support prosecuting witnesses in cases of domestic violence

The Division does not investigate allegations of domestic violence

The Division does not consider domestic violence a serious problem

Who does the Division consider at a higher risk of lethality?

People who are not in an intimate relationship

People who are not defined as family or household members

People who are defined as family or household members

People who are in an intimate relationship (correct)

What criteria does the Division follow in placing victims of intimate partner violence in contact with a domestic violence service program hotline advocate?

The Division follows criteria set by the victim

The Division follows random criteria

No criteria is followed

The Division follows established criteria (correct)

Who is considered a family or household member of the offender in cases of domestic violence?

Any person who is residing with the offender Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of intimate partners in cases of domestic violence?

Persons who are dating or have dated but do not live together Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of person living as a spouse in cases of domestic violence?

Any person who is married to the offender Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of cohabitation?

Sharing of a workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is the Lethality Screen used for?

To assess the risk of a victim of intimate partner violence being killed by their partner Signup and view all the answers

What is a Primary Physical Aggressor?

The person who most likely engaged in an act of unwarranted violence during the incident being investigated Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy statements, what is the mandatory course of action when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a felony assault against a family or household member?

Arresting the primary physical aggressor Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred course of action when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a misdemeanor violation of domestic violence and is not present to be arrested, according to the policy statements?

Filing an arrest warrant for the primary physical aggressor Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for sworn personnel to document and explain in the incident report why an arrest was not made or charges were not filed when there was probable cause that domestic violence occurred, according to the policy statements?

To comply with legal requirements Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can charges be filed for a violation of domestic violence without the victim providing a written statement?

If it can be reasonably determined that an offense occurred based on personal knowledge or observation of evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the Division's policy when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a misdemeanor violation of domestic violence and is not present to be arrested?

The Division will issue a warrant for the offender's arrest Signup and view all the answers

What is the required prerequisite for filing charges in a domestic violence case?

The victim must provide a written statement supporting the elements of the offense Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy statements, which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when determining the primary physical aggressor in a domestic violence situation?

The victim's emotional state during the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the mandatory course of action when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a felony assault against a family or household member, according to the policy statements?

Sworn personnel shall make an arrest and file charges Signup and view all the answers

What is the Division's policy regarding incidents involving the violation of a protection order?

Sworn personnel shall comply with the procedures outlined in the “Protection Order” directive Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following offenses listed in ORC Section 2919.25 can be considered for an enhancement to a higher charge in a domestic violence case?

ORC 2903.12 Aggravated Assault Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for completing an enhancement in a domestic violence case?

The Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a domestic violence offense be considered for an enhancement to a higher charge?

When the offender knew that the victim was pregnant at the time of the violation Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should an officer call Choices (614-224-4663) and ask the victim to speak with a hotline advocate?

When the victim is assessed as being in high-danger Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred device for making the phone call to Choices (614-224-4663) when a victim is assessed as being in High-Danger?

A Division phone Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Lethality Screen?

To identify victims of domestic violence or intimate partner violence in potentially lethal situations Signup and view all the answers

According to the 'Juveniles Involved in Domestic Violence Incidents' policy, what should sworn personnel do when identifying a juvenile victim in a criminal complaint?

Identify the victim by their initials Signup and view all the answers

When should the Lethality Screen be administered to juveniles who are victims of intimate partner violence, according to the policy?

After reviewing the procedure with a parent or legal guardian Signup and view all the answers

What should sworn personnel do when handling domestic violence incidents involving juveniles as offenders, according to the policy?

Comply with the 'Handling of Juveniles' directive Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step that sworn personnel should take when responding to a domestic violence incident involving a victim and an offender?

Separate the victim and the offender Signup and view all the answers

When should sworn personnel contact the prosecutor's office in a domestic violence incident involving a felony offense?

When there is probable cause for a felony offense Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred course of action when probable cause exists that a domestic violence incident involves a misdemeanor offense and the primary aggressor is not present to be arrested?

File a warrant and request information to be broadcast on the radio channel Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if a victim declines to answer all the questions on the Lethality Screen, according to the policy?

Assess the victim as High-Danger Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if a victim initially declines to speak with the hotline advocate after a High-Danger assessment, according to the policy?

Make the hotline call anyway Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if the victim agrees to speak with the hotline advocate after a High-Danger assessment, according to the policy?

Remain on scene during the victim-advocate conversation Signup and view all the answers

What should an officer do if a victim is not assessed as High-Danger after the Lethality Screen is completed, according to the policy?

Refer the victim to Choices Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what should an officer do if a victim declines to speak with a hotline advocate after being assessed as High-Danger?

The officer should provide safety planning information and request a safe phone number for an advocate to follow up with the victim Signup and view all the answers

What is the officer's role during the conversation between the victim and the hotline advocate?

The officer should stay on the scene and allow the victim privacy while she/he speaks with the hotline Signup and view all the answers

What should the officer do if the victim agrees to speak with a hotline advocate after being assessed as High-Danger?

The officer should provide reasonable assistance to the victim if help is requested, such as transporting the victim to a safe place Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method for taking evidentiary photographs in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

Use a Division-issued digital camera Signup and view all the answers

When should Division personnel of the same gender as the subjects take photographs in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

Always Signup and view all the answers

What should the responding officer do before administering the Lethality Screen in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

Advise the victim in a positive, supportive tone that she/he will be asked a series of questions to help the officer determine the immediate potential for danger to the victim Signup and view all the answers

What does a single 'yes' or positive response by the victim to questions # 1, 2, or 3 on the Lethality Screen indicate in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

High danger situation Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the Incident Report for a domestic violence incident?

Names and information of any children present at the scene Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the Arrest Information form for a domestic violence incident?

Detailed description of injuries, torn clothing, etc. Signup and view all the answers

When should officers submit completed Lethality Screens, according to the policy?

At the end of the officer's shift Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a piece of information that should be included in a Domestic Violence packet?

A copy of the victim's medical records Signup and view all the answers

When should a motion be filed for a Domestic Violence Temporary Protection Order (DVTPO) on the victim's behalf?

When the suspect has no prior domestic violence related convictions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Lethality Screen?

To assess the victim's risk of being killed by the offender Signup and view all the answers

What should the Division LAP representative include in the report submitted to the Chief every six months?

The number of Lethality Screens attempted Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Domestic Violence Policy

The Division's policy considers victims of intimate partner violence at a higher risk of lethality if they have a history of domestic violence, stalking, or strangulation.
The Division follows specific criteria to place victims in contact with a domestic violence service program hotline advocate.

Lethality Screen

The Lethality Screen is used to assess the risk of lethality in domestic violence incidents.
A single 'yes' or positive response to questions #1, 2, or 3 on the Lethality Screen indicates a high risk of lethality.

Primary Physical Aggressor

A Primary Physical Aggressor is the person responsible for the majority of the physical harm in a domestic violence incident.

Mandatory Courses of Action

When probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a felony assault against a family or household member, the mandatory course of action is to arrest and charge the aggressor.
When probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a misdemeanor violation of domestic violence and is not present, the preferred course of action is to file charges.

Documentation and Circumstances

Sworn personnel must document and explain in the incident report why an arrest was not made or charges were not filed when there was probable cause that domestic violence occurred.
Charges can be filed for a violation of domestic violence without the victim providing a written statement under certain circumstances.
The required prerequisite for filing charges in a domestic violence case includes a thorough investigation and a determination of probable cause.

Intimate Partners and Family or Household Members

Intimate partners include spouses, former spouses, persons living as spouses, and former persons living as spouses.
Family or household members include spouses, former spouses, persons living as spouses, parents, children, and other relatives.

Other Policies and Procedures

The Division's policy is to document and explain in the incident report why an arrest was not made or charges were not filed when there was probable cause that domestic violence occurred.
The Division's policy is to contact the prosecutor's office in a domestic violence incident involving a felony offense.
The first step that sworn personnel should take when responding to a domestic violence incident is to ensure the safety of the victim and witnesses.

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Questions and Answers

What is the Division's policy regarding domestic violence?

Who does the Division consider at a higher risk of lethality?

What criteria does the Division follow in placing victims of intimate partner violence in contact with a domestic violence service program hotline advocate?

Who is considered a family or household member of the offender in cases of domestic violence?

What is the definition of intimate partners in cases of domestic violence?

What is the definition of person living as a spouse in cases of domestic violence?

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of cohabitation?

What is the Lethality Screen used for?

What is a Primary Physical Aggressor?

According to the policy statements, what is the mandatory course of action when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a felony assault against a family or household member?

What is the preferred course of action when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a misdemeanor violation of domestic violence and is not present to be arrested, according to the policy statements?

What is the reason for sworn personnel to document and explain in the incident report why an arrest was not made or charges were not filed when there was probable cause that domestic violence occurred, according to the policy statements?

Under what circumstances can charges be filed for a violation of domestic violence without the victim providing a written statement?

What is the Division's policy when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a misdemeanor violation of domestic violence and is not present to be arrested?

What is the required prerequisite for filing charges in a domestic violence case?

According to the policy statements, which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when determining the primary physical aggressor in a domestic violence situation?

What is the mandatory course of action when probable cause is developed that the primary physical aggressor committed a felony assault against a family or household member, according to the policy statements?

What is the Division's policy regarding incidents involving the violation of a protection order?

Which of the following offenses listed in ORC Section 2919.25 can be considered for an enhancement to a higher charge in a domestic violence case?

Who is responsible for completing an enhancement in a domestic violence case?

Under what circumstances can a domestic violence offense be considered for an enhancement to a higher charge?

Under what circumstances should an officer call Choices (614-224-4663) and ask the victim to speak with a hotline advocate?

What is the preferred device for making the phone call to Choices (614-224-4663) when a victim is assessed as being in High-Danger?

What is the purpose of the Lethality Screen?

According to the 'Juveniles Involved in Domestic Violence Incidents' policy, what should sworn personnel do when identifying a juvenile victim in a criminal complaint?

When should the Lethality Screen be administered to juveniles who are victims of intimate partner violence, according to the policy?

What should sworn personnel do when handling domestic violence incidents involving juveniles as offenders, according to the policy?

What is the first step that sworn personnel should take when responding to a domestic violence incident involving a victim and an offender?

When should sworn personnel contact the prosecutor's office in a domestic violence incident involving a felony offense?

What is the preferred course of action when probable cause exists that a domestic violence incident involves a misdemeanor offense and the primary aggressor is not present to be arrested?

What should an officer do if a victim declines to answer all the questions on the Lethality Screen, according to the policy?

What should an officer do if a victim initially declines to speak with the hotline advocate after a High-Danger assessment, according to the policy?

What should an officer do if the victim agrees to speak with the hotline advocate after a High-Danger assessment, according to the policy?

What should an officer do if a victim is not assessed as High-Danger after the Lethality Screen is completed, according to the policy?

According to the policy, what should an officer do if a victim declines to speak with a hotline advocate after being assessed as High-Danger?

What is the officer's role during the conversation between the victim and the hotline advocate?

What should the officer do if the victim agrees to speak with a hotline advocate after being assessed as High-Danger?

What is the recommended method for taking evidentiary photographs in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

When should Division personnel of the same gender as the subjects take photographs in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

What should the responding officer do before administering the Lethality Screen in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

What does a single 'yes' or positive response by the victim to questions # 1, 2, or 3 on the Lethality Screen indicate in a domestic violence incident, according to the policy statements?

What information should be included in the Incident Report for a domestic violence incident?

What should be included in the Arrest Information form for a domestic violence incident?

When should officers submit completed Lethality Screens, according to the policy?

Which of the following is NOT a piece of information that should be included in a Domestic Violence packet?

When should a motion be filed for a Domestic Violence Temporary Protection Order (DVTPO) on the victim's behalf?

What is the purpose of the Lethality Screen?

What should the Division LAP representative include in the report submitted to the Chief every six months?

Study Notes

Domestic Violence Policy

Lethality Screen

Primary Physical Aggressor

Mandatory Courses of Action

Documentation and Circumstances

Intimate Partners and Family or Household Members

Other Policies and Procedures

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