Indiana HB1320 amends domestic violence reporting laws by removing affidavit language and requiring law enforcement to assist victims in filing.

Indiana HB1320 modifies the state's domestic violence reporting laws by eliminating the requirement for an affidavit in establishing probable cause for battery and domestic battery. The bill mandates that law enforcement officers provide victims who request a protection order with the necessary forms and assist them in completing and filing these forms. This assistance includes remaining with the victim while they complete the forms and filing them with the appropriate court as soon as practicable.

Indiana HB1320 amends domestic violence reporting laws by removing affidavit language and requiring law enforcement to assist victims in filing.

Indiana HB1320 modifies the state's domestic violence reporting laws by eliminating the requirement for an affidavit in establishing probable cause for battery and domestic battery. The bill mandates that law enforcement officers provide victims who request a protection order with the necessary forms and assist them in completing and filing these forms. This assistance includes remaining with the victim while they complete the forms and filing them with the appropriate court as soon as practicable.