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The Texas Family Violence Benchbook includes: - Updated 9/20/2011

Statutes and case law on

Types of protective orders
Crimes associated with family violence
Evidence
Duties of judges, law enforcement, and prosecutors
Victims' rights

Resources

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Lists of relevant state and federal statutes
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Updated: 22-Sep-2011

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