(a) A peace officer investigating a crime involving domestic violence shall orally and in writing inform the victim of the rights of victims of domestic violence and the services available to them. The notice must be in substantially the following form:



If you are the victim of domestic violence and you believe that law


enforcement protection is needed for your physical safety, you have the


right to request that the officer assist in providing for your safety,


including asking for an emergency protective order.


You may also request the officer to assist you in obtaining your


essential personal belongings and locating and taking you to a safe


place, including a designated meeting place or shelter, the residence


of a household member or friend, or a similar place of safety. In some


places in Alaska there are organizations that provide aid and shelter


to victims of domestic violence. The nearest organization is located


at ________.


If you are in need of medical treatment, you may request that the


officer assist you in obtaining medical treatment.


You may obtain information about whether the prosecuting attorney


will file a criminal complaint about the domestic violence.


Additionally, the victim/witness assistance program of the Department


of Law may be able to help you. This information is available from the


district attorney's office, which is located at ________ .


You also have the right to file a petition in court requesting a


protective order that may include any of the following provisions:


(1) prohibit your abuser from threatening to commit or committing


further acts of domestic violence;


(2) prohibit your abuser from stalking, harassing, telephoning,


contacting, or otherwise communicating with you, directly or


indirectly;


(3) remove your abuser from your residence;


(4) order your abuser to stay away from your residence, school,


place of employment, or any other specified place frequented by you or


another designated household member;


(5) prohibit your abuser from entering your vehicle or a vehicle


you occupy;


(6) prohibit your abuser from using or possessing a deadly weapon


if the court finds your abuser was in the actual possession of or used


a weapon during the commission of your abuse;


(7) direct your abuser to surrender any firearm owned or possessed


by that person if the court finds your abuser was in the actual


possession of or used a firearm during the commission of your abuse;


(8) request a peace officer to accompany you to your residence to


ensure your safe possession of the residence, vehicle, or other items,


or to ensure your safe removal of personal items from the residence;


(9) award temporary custody of a minor child to the petitioner and


may arrange for visitation with a minor child if the safety of the


child and the petitioner can be protected;


(10) grant you possession and use of a vehicle and other essential


personal effects;


(11) prohibit your abuser from consuming controlled substances;


(12) require your abuser to pay support for you or a minor child in


your care if there is an independent legal obligation of your abuser to


support you or the child;


(13) require your abuser to reimburse you for your expenses caused


by domestic violence, including medical bills, or for your costs in


getting a protective order;


(14) order your abuser to participate in an intervention program


for batterers; and


(15) other relief the court determines to be necessary for your


safety.


The forms you need to obtain a protective order are available from


the nearest court. It is not necessary to have an attorney to obtain a


protective order, but you may consult an attorney if you choose. If you


would like help obtaining a protective order, you may contact the


nearest domestic violence program located at ________. The program can


also tell you about other resources available in this community for


information about domestic violence, treatment of injuries, and places


of safety and shelter.


You may also qualify for compensation from the Violent Crimes


Compensation Board. The board may be contacted at ________.



(b) If the victim of domestic violence does not understand English, the police officer shall make reasonable efforts to inform the victim of the services and rights specified in (a) of this section in a language the victim understands.


(c) [Repealed, Sec. 72 ch 64 SLA 1996].