Military protective orders.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill updates California law to address domestic violence situations involving military personnel. It requires courts issuing protective orders to consider whether a military protective order already exists against the respondent. Law enforcement officers are now obligated to verify the existence of military protective orders when responding to domestic violence calls and to notify the issuing agency if a violation is suspected. The bill also establishes memoranda of understanding between local law enforcement agencies and military law enforcement to improve coordination in handling these cases.
Key provisions
- Requires courts to consider existing military protective orders when issuing domestic violence protective orders.
- Mandates law enforcement verification of military protective orders during domestic violence incidents.
- Requires law enforcement to notify the issuing military agency of potential violations of military protective orders.
- Authorizes law enforcement agencies to develop memoranda of understanding with military law enforcement.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘military protective order’ for legal purposes.
- Addresses service of protective orders, including requirements for providing copies to respondents.
- Establishes procedures for firearm handling during domestic violence incidents involving protective orders.
- Provides for reimbursement to local agencies for state-mandated costs associated with the bill.
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