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This bill expands California's protective order laws to allow courts to issue permanent protective orders in additional circumstances and modify existing protective order provisions. Specifically, the bill would allow courts to issue a permanent protective order if a defendant has been convicted of any serious or violent felony or any felony requiring sex offender registration, which is an expansion from current law that only allows protective orders for certain specific crimes. The bill also authorizes courts to permanently extend previously issued protective orders under certain conditions. The legislation requires the Judicial Council to develop new forms, instructions, and rules related to these protective orders. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to various sections of the Penal Code and Family Code regarding how protective orders are handled, including provisions about serving orders, enforcing orders, and the conditions under which orders can be modified or extended. The bill is named "Kayleigh's Law" and is designed to provide more comprehensive protection for victims by giving courts greater flexibility in issuing and maintaining protective orders for longer periods, particularly in cases involving serious felonies or sex offenses.

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