California AB2261 amends the Penal Code to enhance protective orders for victims and witnesses in criminal cases.

California AB2261 modifies the Penal Code to strengthen protective orders for victims and witnesses in criminal cases. The bill allows courts to issue protective orders, including electronic monitoring, for defendants convicted of domestic violence or related crimes. It mandates that courts consider issuing protective orders at sentencing if there is evidence of witness harassment. The bill also prohibits individuals under protective orders from owning or possessing firearms and requires courts to order the relinquishment of firearms.

California AB2261 amends the Penal Code to enhance protective orders for victims and witnesses in criminal cases.

California AB2261 modifies the Penal Code to strengthen protective orders for victims and witnesses in criminal cases. The bill allows courts to issue protective orders, including electronic monitoring, for defendants convicted of domestic violence or related crimes. It mandates that courts consider issuing protective orders at sentencing if there is evidence of witness harassment. The bill also prohibits individuals under protective orders from owning or possessing firearms and requires courts to order the relinquishment of firearms.