SB 1441 Summary

• Requires parties granted exclusive use of a residence in an order of protection to notify the court in writing within five days if they move out of the house.

• Mandates the court notify the defendant of the plaintiff's move and the defendant's right to request a hearing to modify or challenge the order.

• Allows courts to hold additional hearings at any time if there is a change in circumstances related to the primary residence in cases where exclusive home use was awarded.

• Applies the notification requirement to both regular orders of protection under section 13-3602 and emergency orders of protection under section 13-3624.