NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

If a weapon was used, threatened, or brandished, that weapon will be
treated as contraband and seized as evidence. The weapon will be
released only pursuant to a court order.
6. In cases where officers determine that domestic violence charges will be filed,
the victim’s injuries will be photographed (digital). In addition, offender
photographs are taken during the booking process.
7. Furnish the victim with the following:
Responding officers’ names and badge numbers
The report number
Copies of the Attorney General’s “Rights and Responsibilities as a Crime
Victim” booklet and the “Misdemeanor Crime Victims Services” brochure
The availability of filing a TPO or CPO
8. If the offender has a previous domestic violence conviction or if the officer wants
the incident investigated for possible upgrade to a felony, file a warrant charging
the offender with misdemeanor domestic violence and submit a request to the
prosecutor for an upgrade of the charges.
9. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1905.01(E1), a Mayor’s Court cannot hear
domestic violence or TPO/CPO cases. All charges will be filed through Franklin
County Municipal Court or Licking County Municipal Court, as appropriate.
B. Domestic violence calls with only the victim at the scene
14.2.5 Protection Orders
When handling calls of this type, officers shall adhere to the procedures outlined in
Directive 14.2.4 (A) 5-9. In addition:
1. If probable cause is present, complete a complaint affidavit for the arrest of the
offender. Promptly have the complaint notarized and charges filed.
2. Air information to area law enforcement agencies concerning the offender,
including his/her physical description, any possible destination or direction of
travel, and vehicle information.
A. When a domestic violence charge is filed, the complainant, or arresting officer if the
victim is unable, may file a motion for a Criminal Temporary Protection Order (TPO). The
victim, the officer filing the motion, witness advocate or other victim advocate must then
appear for a hearing in Franklin County Municipal Court or Licking County Municipal
Court (as appropriate) on the next court day. If the victim is unable to appear due to
hospitalization or medical condition, another individual with information related to the
filing may appear on the victim’s behalf.
B. The victim may request a Civil Protection Order (CPO) through the Franklin County or
Licking County Courts of Domestic Relations if a criminal charge is not filed. The victim
may be advised to consult private legal counsel or may be referred to the Legal Aid
Society.
C. The Dispatch Center maintains a file of active TPOs, CPOs, and SPOs (Anti-Stalking
Protection Orders). Officers must verify the existence and terms of Protection Orders by
contacting the Dispatch Center before taking any enforcement action(s).
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