NY A07777

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

Allows courts to issue lifetime orders of protection upon request when aggravating circumstances are present, replacing the previous discretionary extension provision requiring "good cause" or party consent.

Requires courts to state findings of aggravating circumstances on the record and on the order of protection itself.

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.