Domestic violence is a serious issue in Palm Beach County. The state attorney’s office in this judicial circuit has devised a separate domestic violence court which spearheads about 95% or more of all domestic violence cases. If you’re arrested for a domestic violence charge, you can expect a hearing in one of these specialized courts.
When you are arrested in Palm Beach County, you are brought before one judge who solely works on domestic violence issues. There are different programs that this court has set up, but they’re all tailored toward trying to be responsible in addressing domestic violence.