§ 12-29-8 - Domestic violence reports. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-29-8

   § 12-29-8  Domestic violence reports.– (a) A law enforcement officer who responds to or investigates a domesticviolence incident shall complete a domestic violence report, whether or not anarrest occurs.

   (b) For the purpose of establishing accurate data on theextent and severity of domestic violence in the state and on the degree ofcompliance with the requirements of § 12-29-3, the domestic violencetraining and monitoring unit of the court system shall prescribe a form formaking domestic violence reports. The form shall include, but is not limitedto, 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 actof 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 completeanalysis of all circumstances leading to the arrest.

   (c) Each police department shall forward copies of thereports to the unit at the end of each month.