North Florida NewsDaily - Governor Crist to sign Barwick-Ruschak Act

The "Barwick- Ruschak Act" expands the definition of domestic violence to include victims in dating relationships. This will include assisting victims with medical treatment, informing them of local domestic violence centers and providing victims with information outlining their legal rights and remedies. The bill also strengthens law enforcement officers practice of filing a written report in dating violence cases. Furthermore, HB 313 enables law enforcement officers to make a warrantless arrest when there is probable cause to believe a person has committed an act of dating violence.... North Florida NewsDaily - Governor Crist to sign Barwick-Ruschak Act