SENATE BILL 823

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

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

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered