Kentucky HB558 amends laws on interpersonal protective orders to allow victims of dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault to file petitions.
Kentucky HB558 amends the Kentucky Revised Statutes to allow victims of dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault to file petitions for interpersonal protective orders. The bill specifies that petitions can be filed by victims themselves or by adults on behalf of minor victims. It also outlines procedures for filing foreign protective orders and their acceptance in Kentucky courts. The bill mandates that foreign protective orders be subject to verification and full faith and credit, with specific timelines for certification and renewal.
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