SB 295 Summary

• Increases mandatory minimum jail sentence for first violation of temporary restraining orders from 48 hours to 5 days, with minimum fine increasing from $150 to $300

• Increases mandatory minimum jail sentence for first violation of temporary restraining orders with prior serious felony convictions (murder, assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary, stalking, or abuse of family members) from 15 days to 30 days, with minimum fine increasing from $150 to $350

• Increases mandatory minimum jail sentence for second and subsequent violations of temporary restraining orders from 30 days to 45 days, with minimum fine increasing from $250 to $500

• Consolidates penalties for violations of orders for protection by eliminating distinction between domestic and non-domestic abuse violations, applying same penalties uniformly and treating violations of temporary restraining orders as prior violations of orders for protection

• Clarifies court may only impose fines if making on-the-record determination that defendant is unable to pay, and specifies court may suspend jail sentences only upon conditions including remaining alcohol- and drug-free, conviction-free, and completing court-ordered assessments