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IN HB1272
Bill
Status
1/11/2018
Primary Sponsor
Terry Goodin
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AI Summary
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Allows a prosecuting attorney to petition for an ex parte hearing within 24 hours if a court initially denies an arrest warrant request in a domestic violence case, enabling presentation of additional evidence to establish probable cause.
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Requires courts to notify the victim before a summons is served on a defendant in domestic violence cases, or notify the prosecuting attorney at least 24 hours prior to service to allow victim notification.
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Mandates that summons service in alleged domestic violence crimes be performed by law enforcement officers only, prohibiting informal service on defense counsel.
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Requires a bail hearing for persons charged with domestic violence crimes and mandates bail revocation if a defendant violates a no contact order while on bail and is subsequently charged with invasion of privacy or another domestic violence offense, unless the defendant agrees to wear a GPS tracking device.
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Enhances penalties for invasion of privacy to a Level 6 felony when violating a no contact order issued as a condition of probation or bond, and increases domestic battery to a Level 6 felony upon a prior domestic battery conviction.
Legislative Description
Laura's law. To honor the memory of Laura Russell, provides that if a court denies a request for an arrest warrant involving a crime of domestic violence, a prosecuting attorney may petition a court to hold an ex parte hearing to present additional evidence to establish probable cause. Requires a court to hold the ex parte hearing within 24 hours after the petition is filed. Provides that if a court denies a request for an arrest warrant after the ex parte hearing and issues a summons for the defendant, certain notice of the summons to the victim is required. Requires
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/11/2018