NY A11368

Extends the maximum duration of orders of protection from two years to five years when aggravating circumstances are found, as defined in Family Court Act section 827(a)(vii).

Allows courts to extend orders of protection to lifetime duration upon request when aggravating circumstances exist, replacing the previous discretionary extension provision requiring good cause or party consent.

Requires courts to state findings of aggravating circumstances on the record and include them in the order of protection.

Maintains existing protections that the absence of abuse during an order's pendency does not constitute grounds for denial or failure to extend the order.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.