HI HB352

Authorizes family courts to allow petitioners to attend temporary restraining order (TRO) hearings remotely upon request.

Requires courts to consider factors including petitioner's lack of transportation, child care, paid time off, and fear of respondent's presence when deciding remote attendance requests.

Mandates that courts allow petitioners alleging domestic abuse to attend TRO hearings remotely.

Changes statutory language from "be present at" to "attend" hearings to accommodate remote participation options.

Takes effect June 30, 3000.