Bill > HB0248

This bill makes several key changes to domestic violence-related laws in Utah: 1. It adds a new type of "continuous protective order" that can be issued when a perpetrator is convicted of a domestic violence offense, which would remain in place permanently unless the victim does not have a reasonable fear of future harm. Violation of a continuous protective order is a class A misdemeanor. 2. It requires courts to determine the necessity of imposing a pretrial protective order and identify an individual designated to communicate between the defendant and victim, when a defendant appears in court for an offense involving domestic violence. 3. It authorizes courts to issue a continuous protective order at any time if the victim files a petition and the court finds it necessary to protect the victim. 4. It requires law enforcement agencies to notify victims before the release of a person subject to a continuous protective order. 5. It makes several other changes to existing protective order and sentencing provisions related to domestic violence offenses. Overall, the bill aims to provide stronger and more lasting protections for victims of domestic violence in Utah.

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