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Legislation


2010 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 823

File Code: Family Law Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 700
Sponsored By:
Senator Forehand
Entitled:
Family Law - Protective Orders - Burden of Proof

Synopsis:

Changing the standard of proof, from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence, by which a judge in a protective order hearing must find that abuse has occurred before the judge may grant a final protective order.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
Senate Action
2/10
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/12
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.
Domestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & Neglect
Evidence
Protection Orders
Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law
( 4-506 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
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