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SB 426 Victims of domestic violence; clerk of court shall make certain information available to petitioner.

Introduced by: Jennifer T. Wexton | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Victims of domestic violence; list of local resources. Provides that upon issuance of an emergency, preliminary, or permanent protective order, the clerk of the court shall make available to the petitioner information that is published by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for victims of domestic violence or for petitioners in protective order cases.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Victims of domestic violence; list of local resources. Provides that upon issuance of an emergency, preliminary, or permanent protective order, the clerk of the court shall make available to the petitioner information that is published by the Department of Criminal Justice Services for victims of domestic violence or for petitioners in protective order cases. The provisions of the bill are contingent on funding in a general appropriation act.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Victims of domestic violence; list of local resources. Provides that upon issuance of an emergency, preliminary, or permanent protective order, the court or magistrate shall provide the petitioner with a list of local resources, including contact information for any sexual and domestic violence victim service provider, crime victim and witness assistance program, legal aid or legal services office, crisis intervention hotline, individual support services provider, support groups, or emergency companion services, emergency housing services, or transportation services provider.