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Protective order
changes as of July 1:
Purpose • To clarify purpose of protective orders. Change • Consistent language stating that the purpose of these orders is to protect the health and safety of victims and their children. Abuser treatment a possible condition in permanent orders. Purpose • To prevent serious injury. Change • Family abuse the standard for orders. “Family abuse: is defined by law as any act of violence, including any forceful detention, which results in physical injury or places one in reasonable apprehension of serious physical injury which committed against such person’s family or household member. Purpose • To improve access to protective orders Change • Emergency orders available from magistrates on direct petition from a victim. Purpose • To avoid lapses in protection. Change • Emergency orders extended to 72 hours or until 5 p.m. the next business day that J&DR Court is in session, whichever is longer. Permanent orders extended up to two years. Purpose • To enhance enforceability. Change • Language clarified to assure orders focus on the behaviors or the alleged abuser. Purpose • To provide specific and comprehensive relief. Change • Sole use of a jointly owned motor vehicle a possible condition in permanent and preliminary orders. Temporary custody and visitation only a possible condition in the permanent order and only after a full hearing. Family/household members included and also stalking. Purpose
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