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| Jackie Dakich Deputy Prosecutor 301 North College Avenue, Room 211 Bloomington, IN 47404 |
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(812)349-2670 (812)349-2725 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 Closed all Federal Holidays |
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence includes any violent act or crime directed
toward or against a family or household member. These acts
or crimes may involve physical harm, sexual assault, fear of
physical harm or any other crime as defined by law. Family
or household members can be defined as spouses, former
spouses, those living together as if a spouse of the other
person, adults related by blood or marriage and those who
have a biological or legal parent-child relationship.
What is Domestic Battery?
According to Indiana Code 35-42-2-1.3, domestic battery is
defined as a person who knowingly or intentionally touches a
person who:
(1) is or was a spouse of the other person;
(2) is or was living as if a spouse of the other person; or
(3) has a child in common with the other person;
in a rude, insolent or angry manner that results in bodily
injury to the person describe in subdivision (1), (2) or (3)
commits domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. However the
offense is a Class D felony if the person has a previous,
unrelated conviction under this section (or IC
35-42-2-1(a)(2)(E) before its repeal).
What is the Domestic Violence Unit?
The Domestic Violence Unit is a specialty unit within the
Prosecutor’s Office created to address the unique needs of
domestic violence cases within Monroe County. The Domestic
Violence Unit is staffed by two deputy prosecutors with
education and training in criminal justice, psychology,
social work, public administration and mental health.
What does the Domestic Violence Unit do?
The Unit aggressively prosecutes crimes of domestic
violence; collaborates with organizations in the community,
such as
Middle Way House and the Domestic Violence Task
Force; trains law enforcement and criminal justice staff on
domestic violence; works with victims of domestic violence,
providing support, information on the criminal process and
referrals to social services.
What is a crime of domestic violence?
The crime of domestic violence is broadly defined to include
any crime committed by and against an intimate partner, such
as boyfriend-girlfriend, spouse, ex-spouse, same sex, and
persons with a child in common. The most typical crimes
committed include the following:
- battery,
- domestic battery,
- invasion of privacy,
- stalking,
- intimidation, and
- confinement.
Notice of Victims' Rights
What to Expect Before and After Filing a Police Report
Protective Orders and No Contact Orders
How To Get Help:
The link below will direct you to a printable instruction booklet. This
booklet explains how to fill out forms for a case in which
the Petitioner is seeking protection for himself or herself,
not on behalf of a child. If you want to apply for an Order
for Protection on behalf of a child, please ask the Clerk of
the Court for the proper Instruction booklet and Petition.
It explains how to fill out the Petition and Confidential
Form. It also contains some Instructions for Respondents.
These Instructions cannot cover all of the problems and
questions that may arise in a particular case. If you do not
know what to do to protect your rights, you should see an
attorney.
Printable
Forms
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