I receive a lot of calls from family members who have a loved one arrested over the weekend for domestic violence. Depending on the city and county, the person may spend the weekend in jail and see a judge on Monday, or could be arraigned over the weekend.
It is difficult to get information over the weekend as the courts are closed and the jails have limited staffing, but eventually some information can be gathered. When someone is arrested for domestic violence they cannot be released without bond conditions in place; for a Michigan DV case, these conditions will begin with a no-contact order with the alleged victim. This can be difficult if the person arrested lives with the alleged victim, and even more challenging if there are children in common in the home.
If you have a loved one currently in custody, you need to consider what medical needs they may have and/or medications they need - the jail staff should be aware of these needs. Next we need to find out when they may see a judge so they are in the best position to be released and to understand the conditions in place. If they live with the alleged victim, there will be need to be an alternative living arrangement for at least the short-term.
Once the person is arraigned and understand their bond conditions, we can then focus on their options for resolving the case; this may mean a trial or a negotiated outcome such as a dismissal.
It is difficult to get information over the weekend as the courts are closed and the jails have limited staffing, but eventually some information can be gathered. When someone is arrested for domestic violence they cannot be released without bond conditions in place; for a Michigan DV case, these conditions will begin with a no-contact order with the alleged victim. This can be difficult if the person arrested lives with the alleged victim, and even more challenging if there are children in common in the home.
If you have a loved one currently in custody, you need to consider what medical needs they may have and/or medications they need - the jail staff should be aware of these needs. Next we need to find out when they may see a judge so they are in the best position to be released and to understand the conditions in place. If they live with the alleged victim, there will be need to be an alternative living arrangement for at least the short-term.
Once the person is arraigned and understand their bond conditions, we can then focus on their options for resolving the case; this may mean a trial or a negotiated outcome such as a dismissal.