California AB1877 amends the Penal Code to enhance penalties for violating protective orders, including criminal protective orders and stay-away.

California AB1877 amends Section 166 of the Penal Code to strengthen penalties for violating protective orders, including criminal protective orders and stay-away orders. A willful and knowing violation of these orders is now a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The bill also specifies that a person violating these orders may face additional penalties if they have been previously convicted of similar offenses.

California AB1877 amends the Penal Code to enhance penalties for violating protective orders, including criminal protective orders and stay-away.

California AB1877 amends Section 166 of the Penal Code to strengthen penalties for violating protective orders, including criminal protective orders and stay-away orders. A willful and knowing violation of these orders is now a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The bill also specifies that a person violating these orders may face additional penalties if they have been previously convicted of similar offenses.