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HB 1876 Protective orders; expands class of persons who may be issued order from victims of stalking, etc.

Introduced by: Eileen Filler-Corn | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Protective order; grounds.  Expands the class of persons who may be issued a protective order from victims of stalking, sexual battery, aggravated sexual battery, or a criminal offense resulting in serious bodily injury to any party who is or has been subjected to conduct that causes a reasonable apprehension of death, criminal sexual assault, or bodily injury. The bill also authorizes protective orders to be issued based on the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of the respondent for certain crimes. The protective order may be issued irrespective of the relationship between the petitioner and respondent. The bill does not affect provisions authorizing protective orders in cases of family abuse. This bill has been incorporated into HB 2063.


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