39.901 Domestic violence cases; treatment and rehabilitation of victims and perpetrators; legislative intent.—The Legislature recognizes that certain persons who assault, batter, or otherwise abuse their spouses and the persons subject to such domestic violence are in need of treatment and rehabilitation. It is the intent of the Legislature to assist in the development of domestic violence centers for the victims of domestic violence and to provide a place where the parties involved may be separated until they can be properly assisted.
History.—s. 1, ch. 78-281; s. 1, ch. 84-343; s. 113, ch. 98-403.
Note.—Former s. 409.601; s. 415.601.
Section: 39.901 39.902 39.903 39.9035 39.904 39.905 39.9055 39.906 39.908 NextLast modified: September 23, 2016