FORT WAYNE, In.(Indiana's NewsCenter)--- Indiana's new domestic violence law will now require those accused in domestic violence dispute to "cool off" for at least eight hours behind bars.

Senate Enrolled Act 27, was passed by the 2008 Indiana State General Assembly, allows victims of domestic violence the time to get to safety. In the past, counties dictated the length of time a suspect was to spend behind bars.

"Anything we can do for a victim is a good thing", said Terri Noone, Fort Wayne's YWCA Chief Program Officer. She told Indiana's NewsCenter that the YWCA offers programs, assistance, and other services to those affected by domestic violence.

While Noone does not believe eight hours may be enough in some situations, she says it is an improvement. "Victims now have the time to find shelter pack-up, and get their things in order," said Noone.

Sergeant Ron Galaviz of the Indiana State Police tells Indiana's NewsCenter he agrees the new law will bring positive effects to those in trouble. "This will have very positive effects for the victims of the alleged crime." He continued to say that allowing a person to cool down after a domestic dispute is important. "A lot of times small children are involved," said Sgt. Galaviz. "Now they have a little bit more time to get things back in order."