Provides for immediate notification to a complainant of the service of an ex parte order of protection.
The bill amends the criminal procedure law and the family court act to require immediate notification to a complainant of the service of an ex parte order of protection. Complainants can specify their preferred notification method, which may include mail, telephone, email, or other electronic means if the court has the necessary equipment. The court must inform complainants of their right to be notified when the order of protection is served. Additionally, any person serving an ex parte order of protection must notify the court clerk immediately upon service.
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