I'm the victim of a domestic violence crime. I have no family in the area and don't want to come to court alone. I just received a Subpoena to appear for court.
State law requires that officers arrest a suspect who has committed domestic violence.
This occurs even if the victim does not want the suspect arrested. I'm the victim of a domestic violence crime . The Domestic Violence Unit aggressively prosecutes its cases and relies on evidence rules, other witnesses, photographs, medical records, paramedic's testimony, and suspect admissions to prove our cases. We desire full participation of the victim in prosecution but it is not absolutely necessary to obtain a conviction. I have no family in the area and don't want to come to court alone.