Law Enforcement Liability for Failing to Perform Statutory Duties in Domestic Violence Situations

Introduction The Illinois Domestic Violence Act (750 ILCS 60/101 et seq.) provides a comprehensive statutory scheme for dealing with domestic violence situations. Under Section 304, law enforcement officers are required to actively assist victims of domestic abuse. When officers have reason to believe a person has been “abused, neglected, or exploited by a family or household […]