Order of Protection Notification

How Does The Order Of Protection System Work?

The period of time immediately following service of an Order of Protection is recognized as a particularly crucial period for a victim. Abusers are often more violent during a period of separation.

If a victim chooses to register for this service, they will be notified that the Order of Protection has been served. However, The decision to take advantage of this service is the victim’s choice.

If the victim chooses to register for this service, the notification may provide an opportunity for the victim to be proactive and take appropriate precautions during this precarious time allowing the victim to implement a personal safety plan for themselves and any impacted children or other family members.

 

 

 

 

How Does SAVIN-NY Work?

Court:

•  Family Court issues the Order of Protection (OP) and provides a copy to the petitioner/victim.

•  Advises victim of the availability of the OP Notification System.

•  Court personnel enter OP into the court’s information system.

•  Court personnel enter the Order of Protection into the Court System.

•  The court system updates the NYS Order of Protection Registry at the New York State Police (NYSP) eJustice/Integrated Justice Portal.

•  NYS then updates the federal NCIC Protective Order File.

• The court forwards a copy of the OP is forwarded to law enforcement for service.

Victim/Petitioner:

•  Has the choice to register through www.nyalert.gov/op to be notified when the OP is served by law enforcement.

Law Enforcement:

•  Serves the Order of Protection.
• Completes the Order of Protection Service Screen on the eJusticeNY/Integrated Justice Portal as soon as possible after service.
Depending on agency, practice, and technology this may be accomplished by:

•  Radio
•  Phone
•  MDT (Mobile Data Terminal)

•  NY-Alert polls the Integrated Justice Portal for updated OP Service data matching on:

•  Court ORI
•  Protection Order Number
•  Docket Number

•  When it matches, an OP Notification is triggered notifying the registrant by

•  Text
•  E-mail
•  Fax
•  Automated phone call
•  iAlertz app
• Web query through www.nyalert.gov.

If you have any questions and haven’t yet found an answer, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

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    • • Denise E. O’Donnell, Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, within the U.S. Department of Justice:
      "Victims of domestic violence have grave concerns about their personal safety immediately following service of an Order of Protection. New York’s Family Court Order of Protection Notification System serves as a model for other states to provide victims with more timely and accurate information when Orders of Protection are served so they, and the victim advocacy community, can plan for the safety needs of victims and families. BJA is proud to have funded this innovative effort by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute Inc. and its partners, which will undoubtedly save lives and lead to safer communities."
    • • Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike, President of the NYS Sheriffs' Institute
      "It is well known that the accused have rights in the criminal justice system, but it is equally important to ensure that crime victims and survivors have the right to personal safety for themselves and their loved ones. That is why the Sheriffs’ Institute is committed to this project. If a victim registers with SAVIN-NY, they will receive timely notification when a Family Court order of protection is served. That notification gives them the power to act. By using technology to provide critical, empowering information, this program expands and protects the rights of the victim."
    • • Michael C. Green, Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
      "The SAVIN-NY program is a perfect example of how the state’s information technology systems can be leveraged by local law enforcement, so those agencies can better serve their communities. As a former prosecutor, I know that the period of time immediately following the service of orders of protection can be particularly dangerous for domestic violence victims. By automating notification of the service of those orders, the SAVIN-NY system provides victims with information essential to their ability to plan for their own safety, and hopefully, will prevent future violence."
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