Modifies the definition of disorderly conduct for family offense proceedings.

This bill amends the definition of disorderly conduct for family offense proceedings to not require an intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, but merely an intent to cause annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof. It specifies that the family court and criminal courts have concurrent jurisdiction over such proceedings. The bill also clarifies that a court cannot deny an order of protection or dismiss a petition solely based on the timing of the alleged acts or events. The changes take effect immediately.

Modifies the definition of disorderly conduct for family offense proceedings.

This bill amends the definition of disorderly conduct for family offense proceedings to not require an intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, but merely an intent to cause annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof. It specifies that the family court and criminal courts have concurrent jurisdiction over such proceedings. The bill also clarifies that a court cannot deny an order of protection or dismiss a petition solely based on the timing of the alleged acts or events. The changes take effect immediately.