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HB 770 Emergency protective orders; not to be issued against law-enforcement officer performing his duties.

Introduced by: R. Steven Landes | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Protective orders against law-enforcement officers.  Provides that no emergency protective order may be issued against a law-enforcement officer for any action arising out of the lawful performance of his duties.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Protective orders against law-enforcement officers.  Provides that an emergency protective order may only be issued against a law-enforcement officer for any action arising out of the performance of his duties if an investigation is conducted by an appropriate law-enforcement agency and just cause is found for the issuance of the order. The section does not apply to protective orders issued to protect a child, based on family abuse or issued in connection with a pending domestic relations case.