SAN DIEGO -- Parents and guardians can now report violations of court-ordered child visitations on the San Diego County District Attorney's website, it was announced Thursday.

The new system streamlines the reporting process by giving parents and guardians a way to document the civil violations at any time without requiring a police officer to be present.

"This new system is a great example of using technology to improve efficiency during a time of shrinking budgets and staff," said District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis. "It allows for the reporting and tracking of what can be serious violations of a court order, but at the same time frees up law enforcement officers to respond to more violent crimes."

The online reporting -- at www.sdcda.org/visitation -- is designed to keep track of violations in the event a complainant wants to pursue civil action against a violator or seek other enforcement remedies in Family Court, Dumanis said.

People reporting violations can print out a copy of their own report as soon as they complete the form.