NY S01604

Requires courts to inform complainants who obtain or request ex parte orders of protection of their right to be notified when the order is served on the respondent

Allows complainants to choose their preferred notification method, including mail, telephone, email, or other electronic communication, subject to court equipment availability

Mandates that police officers, peace officers, or anyone serving an ex parte order of protection immediately notify the court clerk upon completing service

Requires court clerks to immediately notify the complainant in their specified manner once service of the protection order is confirmed

Amends both the Criminal Procedure Law and Family Court Act with identical provisions, taking effect 60 days after becoming law