MO HB118

Requires circuit clerks to provide information to petitioners about notification options for service of ex parte orders of protection and how to register for notifications through the victim notification system.

Mandates law enforcement agencies serving ex parte orders of protection to enter service information into MULES or other secure law enforcement databases within 24 hours, or notify the circuit clerk if no further service attempts are planned.

Establishes that full orders of protection are valid for at least 180 days and not more than one year, with renewal periods of the same duration, and allows a second renewal for an additional period of at least 180 days and not more than one year.

Requires law enforcement agencies responsible for maintaining MULES to enter order of protection information within 24 hours of the order being granted and enter expiration or termination notices within 24 hours of receiving such information.