I'm trying to revamp the process for processing domestic violence cases in our county. Currently, unless a victim comes in on her (his) own to file a PO, we don't see DV cases until law enforcement files them, typically about 30 days or so. This gives the defendant all kinds of time to bond out, re-engage his victim, and pressure her to recant, minimize, file an ANP, etc.

Does anyone have a protocol in your county that locks both the victim and defendant in on their statements early (preferably at the scene) and includes the DA's office quickly so that we can protect the victim? I have some ideas but don't want to re-invent the wheel. Thanks.

Our DAs office has strict protocols in general for filing cases. We have three days to file "in custody" arrests and ten days if they have bonded. We also have a very comprehensive Family Violence packet that they produce that meets the criteria for the CCP, provides other resources and has an actual application for an EPO in it that we fill out on scene.