Bill > A04558

This bill authorizes courts to hold evidentiary hearings for a temporary order of protection in certain circumstances. It grants superior court judges the authority to review and modify temporary orders of protection issued by local criminal courts when an action is pending in those courts. The bill requires the prosecutor to show clear and convincing evidence that the temporary order of protection is the least restrictive means of protecting a designated witness or complainant from intimidation or injury. The bill also allows a defendant to request a hearing on a temporary order of protection within three days, with the court required to provide notice to both parties and the protected party in advance.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A4558