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History
- Substituted by A1870A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1191
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to codes
- Referred to children and families
- Referred to children and families
Companion bill
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Authorizes family and supreme courts to issue orders of protection for the protection of witnesses
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Audrey Pheffer
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Title of bill
An act to amend the family court act, in relation to the issuance of orders of protection for the benefit of witnesses
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize family courts to issue orders of protection for the protection of witnesses.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends § 352.3 of the family court act adding provisions to require a defendant to stay away from any witness designated by the court.
Justification
Witnesses called to testify in family court are not afforded any legal protection. Very often witnesses are reluctant to testify out of fear. Providing for a court order of protection for certain witnesses will facilitate their willingness to come forward and testify even when they feel their testimony may endanger their safety. While an order of protection cannot guarantee the safety of a witness, it can help.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Ninetieth day after it becomes law.
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