Bill > HB1641

This bill requires court clerk's offices to transmit certain protective orders to prosecutors and probation offices within 24 hours when the subject of the order is currently released on bail or probation. Specifically, the bill amends several existing laws related to domestic violence, stalking, and civil restraining orders to mandate that court clerks quickly communicate these protective orders to relevant legal authorities. The bill covers four types of orders: domestic violence temporary relief orders, domestic violence relief orders, stalking protective orders, and civil restraining orders. The transmission requirement applies only during business hours, excluding weekends and holidays, and is targeted at ensuring that prosecutors and probation officers are promptly informed when a person under their supervision is subject to a protective order. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2027, and is expected to create significant administrative costs for the judicial system, primarily due to the need for dedicated staff at 43 court locations to track and transmit these orders. The Judicial Branch estimates the personnel costs will range from approximately $1.7 million to $2 million in the first partial fiscal year, increasing to between $3.4 million and $4 million in subsequent years.

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