Bill > A05630

This bill amends the Family Court Act and Criminal Procedure Law to allow family and criminal courts to extend orders of protection for up to two additional years beyond their original expiration date under specific "extreme case" circumstances. An "extreme case" is defined as situations where a credible threat of harm to the protected party continues, the respondent has been found guilty of repeated criminal contempt for violating a previous order of protection, or the respondent has persistently expressed intent to harm, intimidate, or threaten the protected party. The court must explicitly state its reasons for granting such an extension on the record, providing a clear rationale for extending the protective measures. This legislation aims to provide additional legal safeguards for individuals who remain at risk of harm after the initial order of protection is set to expire, giving courts more flexibility to protect vulnerable parties in domestic or family-related situations where ongoing threats persist.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5630