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1996 SESSION

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(SB112)

FLOOR AMENDMENTS (STOLLE) AGREED TO BY SENATE

    1. Page 6, substitute, line 7, after has occurred;

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        or (iii) an imminent threat of physical injury exists;

    2. Page 6, substitute, line 26, after C.

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        lines 26 through 35

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        A law enforcement officer who has reasonable grounds to believe that a family abuse crime has occurred, whether or not an arrest is made, shall identify the primary aggressor upon consideration of the circumstances then existing and the comparative extent of injuries inflicted on all parties. In addition, the law enforcement officer shall file a written report of the incident, including his findings above, with his department, making available a copy to the alleged victim. The law enforcement officer shall also provide to the alleged victim information, both orally and in writing, regarding the remedies and services available to the alleged victim if such information is available to the law enforcement officer.