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2020 SESSION
HB 880 Protective orders; motions to dissolve filed by petitioner, ex parte hearing and issuance of order.
Introduced by: Shelly A. Simonds | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Protective orders; motions to dissolve filed by petitioner; ex parte hearing and issuance of order. Provides that, upon motion by a petitioner to dissolve a protective order, a dissolution order may be issued on an ex parte basis with or without a hearing and that a hearing on such a motion shall be heard by the court as soon as practicable. The bill further provides that a dissolution order granted on an ex parte basis shall be served upon the respondent.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Protective orders; motions to dissolve filed by petitioner; ex parte hearing and issuance of order. Provides that, upon motion by a petitioner to dissolve a protective order, a dissolution order may be issued on an ex parte basis and that a hearing on such a motion shall be heard by the court on its next available docket. The bill further provides that a dissolution order granted on an ex parte basis shall be served upon the respondent.