NY A03606

Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to develop and approve a training course on handling, investigation, and response procedures for domestic violence reports, with curriculum review at least every two years

Mandates law enforcement officers complete initial training within 90 days of appointment or transfer, plus at least 4 hours of annual inservice training, with the Attorney General responsible for enforcement

Requires the Chief Administrator of the Courts to develop similar training for judges and judicial personnel, with initial training within 90 days and ongoing annual training requirements

Training content must cover domestic violence's societal impact, statutory and case law, protection order elements, community resources, support services, sanctions, and treatment options

Law enforcement agencies must establish or participate in domestic crisis teams that may include social workers, clergy, or other trained counseling and crisis intervention professionals

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization to develop necessary rules and regulations