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2010 Regular Session bill information current as of December 10, 2010 - 9:01 p.m.
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SENATE BILL 823

File Code: Family Law
Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 700

Sponsored By:
Senator Forehand

Entitled:
Family Law - Protective Orders - Burden of Proof

Synopsis:

Changing the standard of proof, from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence, by which a judge in a protective order hearing must find that abuse has occurred before the judge may grant a final protective order.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used. Explain Legislative Date and Calendar Date
Senate Action
2/10
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/12
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
House Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Courts -see also- Circuit; Appeals; District; Orphans`; etc.
Domestic Violence -see also- Child Abuse & Neglect
Evidence
Protection Orders
Victims -see also- Criminal Injuries Compensation

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law
( 4-506 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered


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