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WA SB5845
WA SB5845Updating laws concerning civil protection orders to further enhance and improve their efficacy and accessibility.
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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to updating laws concerning civil protection orders to further enhance and improve their efficacy and 3 accessibility; amending RCW 7.105.010, 7.105.050, 7.105.070, 4 7.105.075, 7.105.100, 7.105.105, 7.105.115, 7.105.120, 7.105.150, 5 7.105.155, 7.105.165, 7.105.200, 7.105.205, 7.105.255, 7.105.305, 6 7.105.310, 7.105.320, 7.105.340, 7.105.400, 7.105.450, 7.105.460, 7 7.105.500, 7.105.510, 7.105.902, 9.41.040, 9.41.801, 4.08.050, 8 12.04.140, 12.04.150, and 26.28.015; amending 2021 c 215 s 87 9 (uncodified); reenacting RCW 50.20.050; repealing RCW 7.105.055, 10 7.105.060, 7.105.170, and 7.105.901; providing an effective date; providing an expiration date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill updates laws concerning civil protection orders to further enhance and improve their efficacy and accessibility. The key provisions include:
- Defining "coercive control" and adding it as a form of domestic violence, giving courts broad discretion to grant relief related to coercive control in protection orders.
- Expanding the jurisdiction of superior courts over protection order proceedings and allowing electronic filing and service of petitions.
- Requiring courts to prioritize timely hearings and allow remote appearances, and establishing requirements for remote hearings.
- Authorizing additional methods of service, including electronic service, to improve timely and complete service of orders.
- Requiring courts to hold compliance review hearings and allowing the court to initiate contempt proceedings if a respondent fails to surrender firearms as ordered.
- Making various technical changes to related statutes regarding minors and protection orders.
The bill aims to make the protection order process less complex, provide more support for victims, and prioritize safety and compliance with firearm restrictions to reduce the risk of harm. It takes effect primarily on July 1, 2022, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (on 01/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5845&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5845.pdf |
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