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Judge Burns Streamlines

Domestic Violence Court

The Integrated Domestic Violence Court seeks to aid victims of intimate partner violence by connecting them with legal help, counseling and by streamlining the court process. Participating are, from left, public defender Mike Trossett, Sura Page, New York Model Domestic Violence Program for Batterers, District Attorney John Muehl, Otsego County Court Judge Brian Burns, Dr. Adriana Steffens , Mind Matters and Will Rivera, VIP crisis intervention director.

By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

ONEONTA – For Otsego County Court Judge Brian Burns, the Integrated Domestic Violence Court is about more than just streamlining the court process.

It’s about saving lives.

“Right now I have two attempted murder cases in my courtroom that stem from domestic violence,” he said. “Intimate partner violence is a serious crime.”

Under the current system, victims and perpetrators have to appear in person multiple times in different courts – Family, Criminal, and/or Supreme - which can give inconsistent orders on the cases.

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