CA AB 2308

Title: Domestic violence: protective orders.
Author: Stephanie Nguyen

Summary
AB 2308, as amended, Davies. Domestic violence: protective orders. Existing law requires a court to consider issuing a protective order restraining the defendant from contact with the victim for up to 10 years in all cases in which a criminal defendant has been convicted of certain acts of domestic violence. A violation of a protective order is punishable as contempt, a misdemeanor.This bill would authorize a court to issue a protective order for up to 15 years. By expanding the scope of a crime, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Status
Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Bill Documents
CA AB 2308 - 04/24/24 - Amended Assembly
04/24/24 - CA AB 2308 (04/24/24 - Amended Assembly)