STEPS TO INCREASE SAFETY DURING INJUNCTION HEARINGS FROM THE WISCONSIN BENCHCARD ON SAFETY ISSUES AT INJUNCTION

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Date of this Version

2017

Citation

Court Review, Volume 53, Issue 1 (2017)

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Copyright American Judges Association. Used by permission.

Abstract

STEPS TO INCREASE SAFETY DURING INJUNCTION HEARINGS FROM THE WISCONSIN BENCHCARD ON SAFETY ISSUES AT INJUNCTION

BEFORE . . .

• Consider a specialized entrance for petitioners which respondents cannot access;

• Provide security check points for all parties including weapons screening;

• Consider a security escort for petitioner to and from courtroom. If not possible in all cases, provide in cases of highest threat as identified by petitioner and/or advocate;

• Have court security present before hearing to interrupt any contact between petitioner and respondent. Remind all parties contact is a violation of the law;