UT SB0302

Peace officers responding to domestic violence calls must arrest or cite individuals when probable cause exists that a domestic violence offense occurred; mandatory arrest (no citation option) is required when there is probable cause of continued violence, recent serious bodily injury, or dangerous weapon use

Officers receiving complaints from multiple parties must evaluate each separately to identify the predominant aggressor, considering prior complaints, injury severity, likelihood of future injury, and self-defense claims

Law enforcement must submit charges to prosecutors within 5 business days when probable cause exists that a domestic violence offense was committed

Arrested individuals must be presented to a magistrate for probable cause determination without unnecessary delay; those charged but not arrested must appear in person within 14 days for arraignment

Removes outdated reporting requirements from 2009-2013 regarding marital status data collection by first and second class cities