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DE HB336

Bill

Status

Passed

7/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the maximum duration of no contact relief provisions in protection from abuse orders from 1 year to 2 years for all cases.
  • Allows Family Court to issue permanent no contact orders when aggravating circumstances are present, such as physical injury, use of deadly weapons, repeated violations of prior protective orders, or prior convictions.
  • Defines "aggravating circumstances" to include physical or serious physical injury to the petitioner, exposure of family members to injury, or any acts the Court deems an immediate and ongoing danger.
  • Permits modification or amendment of orders issued under these provisions only upon motion by a party demonstrating good cause.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Protection From Abuse Proceedings.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/12/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/30/2010
Judiciary3/18/2010

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