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PA HB2284

PA HB2284
In protection from abuse, further providing for emergency relief by minor judiciary.


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Introduced
03/04/2020
In Committee
03/04/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection from abuse, further providing for emergency relief by minor judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Title 23 (Domestic Relations) to further provide for emergency relief by the minor judiciary in protection from abuse cases. It changes the expiration timeframe for emergency protection orders issued by hearing officers, allowing local courts to set rules that expire the orders either when the court holds a hearing or within 10 business days, whichever occurs sooner. The bill also outlines different instructions for hearing officers to provide to plaintiffs and defendants depending on the local court's rule. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 03/04/2020)

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