If you are the victim of Domestic Abuse, you can ask the District Attorney General to file a criminal complaint. You also have the right to go to the court having jurisdiction over domestic relations and file a petition requesting an order of protection from domestic abuse, which could include the following:
It is also permissible for you to make a citizens arrest of the assailant and the police will transport the assailant to jail. The police can also transport you to a safe location.
The name and phone numbers for the area crisis or domestic abuse shelter programs or immediate assistance are listed below:
Safespace Shelter | 1-800-244-5968 or (865) 453-9254 |
Gatlinburg Police Department | (865) 436-5181 |
Gatlinburg Fire/Ambulance | (865) 436-5112 |
Sevier County Sheriffs Office | (865) 453-4668 |
District Attorney General | (865) 429-7021 |
General Sessions Court | (865) 453-6116 |
Sevier County Medical Center | (865) 453-7111 |
Sevier County Ambulance | (865) 453-3200 |
Any Emergency | 911 |
If you need Offender Custody Status and Bond Release Notification please register at the Tennessee Automated Victim Information and Notification Website
www.vinelink.com or call 1-888-868-4631