Domestic violence: protective orders.
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill amends California law to increase the penalties for violating criminal protective orders and stay-away orders. Specifically, it makes a violation punishable as either a misdemeanor or a felony if the person subject to the order has a prior felony conviction. It also mandates stricter penalties, including potential jail time, for violations involving physical injury or a credible threat, and increases the potential prison sentence for repeat offenders. The bill aims to enhance public safety by strengthening enforcement of these protective orders.
Key provisions
- Increases penalties for violating criminal protective orders and stay-away orders to felony status if the subject has a prior felony conviction.
- Requires a minimum of 48 hours in county jail for violations resulting in physical injury.
- Mandates consideration of the violation of a protective order and alleged injury when determining bail amounts.
- Expands the definition of ‘credible threat’ for purposes of contempt of court.
- Increases fines for violations of protective orders.
- Addresses firearm ownership for individuals subject to protective orders.
- Allows for probation conditions including payments to domestic violence shelters and restitution to victims.
- Clarifies that no reimbursement is required from the state for local agencies or school districts due to the changes in criminal law.
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