Restraining orders.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to make restraining orders and protective orders more accessible and convenient for victims of abuse, particularly the elderly and dependent adults. It proposes allowing electronic filing of these petitions and related documents, waiving court fees for remote appearances, and permitting alternative methods of service if personal service is not possible. The bill also seeks to streamline the process for obtaining protective orders for elder or dependent adults and ensures information about these orders is readily available.
Key provisions
- Authorizes electronic filing of petitions and related documents for restraining orders and protective orders.
- Waives court fees for remote appearances at hearings on these petitions.
- Permits alternative methods of service if personal service is not possible.
- Requires courts to develop and post local rules and instructions for remote appearances.
- Authorizes protective orders for elder or dependent adults, similar to those for other victims of abuse.
- Allows for a temporary restraining order without notice in certain circumstances.
- Provides for confidentiality of information related to elder abuse cases.
- Addresses issues of firearm ownership and possession for individuals subject to protective orders.
Who is affected
- Victims of harassment, stalking, violence, and abuse (elderly and dependent adults)
- Courts and court staff
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