Bill > LD1129

This bill modifies Maine's Protection from Abuse (PFA) law by restricting a defendant's ability to file motions to extinguish (cancel or end) a final protection order. Specifically, the bill prohibits defendants from filing any motions to extinguish a final protection order that has been issued by the court. Furthermore, the bill gives the court explicit authority to dismiss such a motion summarily, meaning the court can reject the motion without holding a hearing and even before the other party (the protected individual) has a chance to respond. The bill appears designed to prevent defendants from repeatedly challenging protection orders and to provide more stability and protection for victims of abuse by making it more difficult to overturn existing protective orders.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1129&snum=132