SB2716

Mississippi SB2716 revises domestic abuse protection order provisions to streamline emergency relief.

Mississippi SB2716 amends the Mississippi Code to revise the definition of "abuse" and streamline the process for issuing emergency domestic abuse protection orders. The bill authorizes chancery courts to consider and issue emergency domestic abuse protection orders without requiring the petitioner to first seek temporary relief in another court. It also establishes service procedures for these orders, including personal service or alternate methods approved by the court. The bill defines "abuse" to include acts such as criminal sexual conduct, stalking, and sexual offenses.