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AR HB1707
Bill
Status
4/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Bob Ballinger
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AI Summary
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Requires the first law enforcement officer responding to a domestic violence report to assess danger by completing a lethality assessment form with the victim.
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Assessment form must gather information on 12 specific factors including weapon use, threats to kill, strangulation attempts, jealousy, control of daily activities, living situation changes, employment status, offender suicide attempts, and stalking behavior.
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Law enforcement officer may refer victims to available shelters or domestic violence intervention programs based on lethality assessment results.
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Officer must comply with Arkansas Code § 16-90-1107 regarding domestic violence investigations.
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Effective date: April 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Concerning Law Enforcement Response And Reporting During The Investigation Of An Act Of Domestic Violence; To Be Referred To As "laura's Law".
Last Action
Notification that HB1707 is now Act 877
4/1/2015