A08572 amends the family court act to allow courts to issue orders of protection in child abuse and neglect cases.
A08572 amends the family court act by adding provisions for orders of protection in child abuse and neglect cases. The court can issue an order of protection against a person who was a member of the child's household or a person legally responsible for the child's care, independently of any other order. Such an order may contain reasonable conditions of behavior to be observed for a specified time. The order may remain in effect for up to two years or, if special circumstances are found, up to five years.
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