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HI SB2305
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Baker
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AI Summary
- Prohibits courts from granting continuances of order to show cause hearings in domestic abuse cases, except upon a finding of good cause
- Requires the court to hold a hearing on domestic abuse protective orders no later than fifteen days from when the temporary restraining order is granted
- Allows courts to extend the hearing date up to ninety days if service has not been effected, but only without granting continuances absent good cause
- Aims to reduce emotional and financial hardship on domestic abuse victims by limiting delays in protective order proceedings
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Domestic Abuse.
Domestic Abuse
Last Action
This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Monday 03-16-20 2:05PM in conference room 325.
3/16/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/9/2020
Judiciary1/21/2020
Full Bill Text
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