HB 2343
An Act amending Titles 23 (Domestic Relations) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for definitions and for relief; and, in sentencing, providing for electronic monitoring with victim notification.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania laws to strengthen protections against domestic abuse. It defines key terms like ‘exclusion zone’ and ‘GPS electronic monitoring device,’ and establishes procedures for courts to order these protections, including restricting a defendant’s movement and notifying the victim. Furthermore, it allows for electronic monitoring with victim notification as part of sentencing for domestic violence offenses, providing real-time alerts to law enforcement and the victim if a defendant violates a court-ordered restriction.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘exclusion zone’ as a restricted area around a plaintiff.
- Defines ‘GPS electronic monitoring device’ and ‘victim notification technology’ for use in protection orders.
- Allows courts to order defendants to wear GPS monitoring devices and establish exclusion zones.
- Provides for victim notification through technology when a defendant enters an exclusion zone.
- Extends electronic monitoring with victim notification to domestic violence offenses.
- Requires defendants to pay costs associated with electronic monitoring devices.
- Establishes a process for determining eligibility for electronic monitoring based on the severity of the abuse.
- Clarifies definitions related to domestic violence offenses.
Who is affected
- Victims of domestic abuse
- Defendants in domestic abuse cases
- Law enforcement
- Courts
- Families and household members
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