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DE HB336
Bill
Status
Passed
7/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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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
Full Bill Text
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