The evidence can be:

REGISTRATIONS

In order to prove the acts of violence to which the victim was subjected, she must present the court with several pieces of evidence, such as:

1. Medical documents showing that he/she has suffered physical trauma (medical-legal certificate, medical-legal expert's report, other documents issued by hospital units - medical letter/discharge note);

2. Proof of registration of criminal complaints with the Police (registration number) or with the Public Prosecutor's Office of the Court where he/she is domiciled/resides or where the violence occurred;

3. Complaints registered with the Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection in order to report abusive situations, neglect to which minors have been subjected;

4. Messages (text messages or e-mails) sent by the aggressor showing the state of conflict, threats, blackmailing statements, vulgar language, insults, harassment, etc. (transcribed on paper);

5. Audio recordings stored on a CD or transcribed by relevant authorised firms;

6. Documents issued by banks and others showing that the abuser has restricted or limited his access to any form of family income;

7. Documents showing that the abuser no longer contributes to the family expenses and/or the maintenance of the minors;

8. Records showing that the perpetrator uses the family income for gambling, sports betting or drugs;

9. Psychological or psychiatric assessment report or record showing the psychological trauma suffered by the victim and/or minors and any treatment received;

10. Medical records attesting to any mental illness of the offender;

11. Proof of the existence of a conviction or fine imposed on the offender for other acts of violence or other crimes or offences.

WITNESSES

Witnesses may be persons who:

1. can attest to the existence of violence

2. were present when physical, verbal or threatening abuse took place,

3. have a close knowledge of the family situation

4. including family members

5. have supported the victim in solving problems with the abuser or have seen him/her hit have witnessed the acts of violence by telephone.

Some courts allow witnesses to be heard, including descendants.

Learn more about tools to help protect a victim of domestic violence.