New York S04256 mandates a minimum 30-day jail sentence for repeat violators of orders of protection.

New York S04256 amends the domestic relations law, family court act, and criminal procedure law to require a mandatory prison sentence of no less than 30 days for individuals who repeatedly violate orders of protection. The bill allows courts to impose this sentence if the defendant has willfully failed to obey such orders on more than one occasion, and the violation involved committing a family offense. The bill also allows courts to revoke firearm licenses and order restitution for violations involving physical injury or dangerous weapons.

New York S04256 mandates a minimum 30-day jail sentence for repeat violators of orders of protection.

New York S04256 amends the domestic relations law, family court act, and criminal procedure law to require a mandatory prison sentence of no less than 30 days for individuals who repeatedly violate orders of protection. The bill allows courts to impose this sentence if the defendant has willfully failed to obey such orders on more than one occasion, and the violation involved committing a family offense. The bill also allows courts to revoke firearm licenses and order restitution for violations involving physical injury or dangerous weapons.