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This bill amends two Kentucky statutes (KRS 403.735 and KRS 456.050) related to emergency protective orders and interpersonal protective orders to provide additional flexibility for petitioners seeking court protection. Specifically, the bill allows petitioners to be excused from future court appearances until the respondent (the person against whom the protective order is sought) has been served with legal documents. The changes apply to both emergency protective orders and interpersonal protective orders, which are legal mechanisms designed to protect individuals from potential harm or harassment. Under the new provisions, if the respondent has not been served, the court will continue to extend the protective order and issue new summonses, but the petitioner can request to be excused from attending subsequent court hearings. The bill also maintains a six-month limit on these continuances, after which the order will be rescinded without prejudice if the respondent has not been served, with the court providing advance notice to the petitioner. These modifications aim to reduce the burden on petitioners while maintaining the protective order's legal effectiveness.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb56.html