23-3-39.8. Policies on response to domestic abuse situations.

Each law enforcement agency shall adopt and implement written policies on its response to domestic abuse situations. The policies shall include standards of a felony, misdemeanor, and citizen's arrest; verification and enforcement of restraining and stay away orders; cite and release policies; emergency assistance to victims including medical care, transportation to shelter, and police standbys for removing personal property; assistance to victims in pursuing criminal prosecution; notification to victims of their rights; and incident report writing.

Source: SL 1994, ch 171, § 3.