LD809

Allows a court to extend an expired protection from abuse order if the plaintiff's late filing is reasonable or due to inability to serve the.

This bill modifies the criteria for extending a final protection from abuse order in Maine. It permits a court to grant a motion to extend an expired order if the plaintiff's late filing is deemed reasonable based on the circumstances or if the delay was due to the inability to serve the defendant. The court must follow specific procedures to determine if an extension is necessary to protect the plaintiff or minor child from abuse.