Clerk of the Circuit Court Iris Martinez continues transparency to protect communities
Victims will not trust a system that will not protect them. Without the bravery of those who file protective and firearm restraining orders, both law enforcement and the court system do not have the tools to protect victims of abuse, their children, co-workers, neighbors, and communities.
Many victims will never have the chance to become survivors.
Domestic violence incidents (as well as the increase in mass shootings) highlight the need for more use of our “red flag” laws, which are orders that allow law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from an individual that poses a threat to themselves or others. Increased use would also provide situational awareness and increased safety for all criminal justice partners involved in the process. Waiting until a domestic situation escalates to a 911 call endangers everyone involved