LA HB57

Authorizes courts to obtain and consider the past criminal history of all parties when deciding whether to issue a temporary restraining order in abuse protection cases

Courts may access criminal history records on their own motion, without a request from either party

Affected parties must be given the opportunity to rebut and respond to any criminal history evidence used against them at the rule to show cause hearing

Hearing timelines remain unchanged: within 21 days if a temporary restraining order is granted without notice, or within 10 days of petition service if no order is granted

Amends R.S. 46:2135 governing temporary restraining orders in domestic abuse protection proceedings