California AB2261 modifies criminal and civil court forms to enhance protective orders for victims and witnesses.

California AB2261 mandates the Judicial Council to modify criminal and civil court forms to better implement protective orders. The bill requires courts to issue protective orders when there is a good cause belief that harm to, or intimidation of, a victim or witness has occurred or is likely to occur. It also allows courts to consider issuing restraining orders for defendants convicted of domestic violence or related crimes. The bill emphasizes the safe exchange of children and the precedence of enforcement for certain protective orders.

California AB2261 modifies criminal and civil court forms to enhance protective orders for victims and witnesses.

California AB2261 mandates the Judicial Council to modify criminal and civil court forms to better implement protective orders. The bill requires courts to issue protective orders when there is a good cause belief that harm to, or intimidation of, a victim or witness has occurred or is likely to occur. It also allows courts to consider issuing restraining orders for defendants convicted of domestic violence or related crimes. The bill emphasizes the safe exchange of children and the precedence of enforcement for certain protective orders.