§ 12-29-8. Domestic violence reports.
(a) A law enforcement officer who responds to or investigates a domestic violence incident shall complete a domestic violence report, whether or not an arrest occurs.
(b) For the purpose of establishing accurate data on the extent and severity of domestic violence in the state and on the degree of compliance with the requirements of § 12-29-3, the domestic violence training and monitoring unit of the court system shall prescribe a form for making domestic violence reports. The form shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:
(1) Name of the parties;
(2) Relationship of the parties;
(3) Sex of the parties;
(4) Date of birth of the parties;
(5) Time and date of the incident;
(6) Whether children were involved or whether the alleged act of domestic violence was committed in the presence of children;
(7) Type and extent of the alleged abuse;
(8) Number and types of weapons involved;
(9) Existence of any prior court order; and
(10) Any other data that may be necessary for a complete analysis of all circumstances leading to the arrest.
(c) Each police department shall forward copies of the reports to the unit at the end of each month.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 539, § 6; P.L. 1994, ch. 134, § 7.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-29 - Domestic Violence Prevention Act
Section 12-29-1. - Legislative purpose.
Section 12-29-1.1. - Full faith and credit.
Section 12-29-1.2. - Issuance of protective orders.
Section 12-29-2. - Definitions.
Section 12-29-3. - Law enforcement officers — Duties and immunity.
Section 12-29-4. - Restrictions upon and duties of court.
Section 12-29-4.1. - Speedy trial.
Section 12-29-5. - Disposition of domestic violence cases.
Section 12-29-5.1. - Oversight committee created — Composition.
Section 12-29-5.2. - Duties and responsibilities of committee.
Section 12-29-5.3. - Subcommittees, task forces, focus groups and advisory committees.
Section 12-29-6.1. - Creation of domestic violence training and monitoring unit.
Section 12-29-7. - Domestic abuse court advocacy project.
Section 12-29-8. - Domestic violence reports.
Section 12-29-8.1. - Restraining order no-contact order system (R.O.N.C.O.).
Section 12-29-9. - Medical data collection reports.
Section 12-29-10. - Severability.
Section 12-29-12. - Deborah DeBare domestic violence prevention fund — Policy.