LD1129

Maine LD1129 clarifies post-judgment motion standards for defendants seeking relief from protection from abuse orders.

Maine LD1129 amends the law to specify that a defendant may file a motion to extinguish a final protection from abuse order only in accordance with the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, unless there are extraordinary circumstances. It clarifies that motions to enforce an order and motions for contempt are not available remedies for defendants. The court is authorized to dismiss any such motion without a hearing.