NY A06195

Extends the maximum duration of orders of protection in family offense proceedings from two years to five years upon a finding of aggravating circumstances or violation of a valid prior order of protection.

Permits courts to extend orders of protection for a reasonable period upon motion, showing of good cause, or consent of the parties.

Establishes that the absence of abuse during an existing order shall not by itself constitute sufficient grounds for denying or failing to extend the order.

Requires courts to articulate a basis for their decision on the record when ruling on extension motions.

Takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to all orders entered prior to enactment and to all pending or subsequently commenced actions.