At a defendant's appearance before a magistrate after arrest for an offense involving family violence or for a "stalking offense" the magistrate may issue an order for emergency protection on the magistrate's own motion or on the request of which of the following?

A. defense attorney
B. 16 year old brother of the victim
C. Peace officer
D. Clerk of the court


Ans: C. Peace officer

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