Domestic Violence

JSU Prohibits Domestic Violence on Any Measures

JSU defines domestic violence as a felony or misdemeanor crime of violence (including, but not limited to, sexual or physical abuse or the threat of such abuse) committed by:

• A current or former spouse or intimate partner of the complainant;
• A person with whom the complainant shares a child in common;
• A person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the complainant as a spouse or intimate partner;
• A person similarly situated to a spouse of the complainant under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction in which the violence occurred; or
• Any other person against an adult or youth who is protected from that person’s acts under the dome.

It is significant to note the importance of preserving evidence that may assist in proving that the alleged criminal offense occurred or that may be helpful in obtaining a protection order.

JSU will make accommodations and provide protective measures for the victim if requested and reasonably available.

JSU Will Protect the Privacy of Victims and Other Necessary Parties

• There will be complete publicly available record keeping, including Clery Act reporting and disclosures, without inclusion of personally identifying information about the victim, as defined by VAWA.
• Any accommodations or protective measures provided to the victim will remain private, yet privacy will not impair the ability to provide accommodations or protective measures.

Alabama Criminal Code

Domestic Violence in the First Degree
Class A Misdemeanor

Domestic Violence in the Second Degree
Class A Misdemeanor

Domestic Violence in the Third Degree
Class A Misdemeanor

Domestic Violence Protection Order

Arrest without a Warrant
The crimes of domestic violence in the first, second, and third degrees, and domestic violence by strangulation or suffocation, shall be an offense involving domestic violence. A warrantless arrest for an offense involving domestic violence shall include a charge of a crime of domestic violence.

Relation to Abuse Laws
The crimes of domestic violence in the first, second, and third degrees shall be included as acts, attempts, or threats of abuse.

Violations

Arrest for Violation