What happens after the arraignment?

Interviews will be held with you before the trial, to gather information and evidence for prosecution. Every effort will be made to consider your needs and safety in going forward with the case. The safety of your children will also be priority.

Prosecution may provide the means to gain batterer’s intervention services for the defendant/abuser as part of a sentence recommendation. Very few batterer’s seek or stay with these services on their own, without court orders and probation supervision. An Assistant District will speak with you about different sentences that can be imposed if the defendant /abuser is found guilty by a judge or jury or pleads guilty. The sentence asked for may include drug or alcohol counseling, required attendance at a batterer’s intervention program, supervised probation and /or jail time.

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1. What will the Judge do before speaking with you?
2. What happens next?
3. What about child custody and visitation?
4. What Relief can I ask for on an application?
5. How can I get an order in District Court?
6. Where can I get a 209A Order?
7. What is the legal definition of Abuse?
8. What is a 209A order?
9. What questions are asked on the forms?
10. What happens at the end of the year or effective date?
11. What is a 10 day hearing?
12. What happens if an arrest is made?
13. What happens if the order is violated?
14. Can a minor obtain a 209A Order?
15. What should you do if you want to change the terms of the order?
16. Will the intervention stop the abuse?
17. What happens after the arraignment?
18. What happens in the arraignment?