New York S08633 establishes concurrent jurisdiction for family and criminal courts over coercive control acts, allows courts to issue orders of.

New York S08633 amends several state laws to address coercive control. It grants both family and criminal courts concurrent jurisdiction over acts of coercive control, which is defined as a pattern of behavior used to dominate, intimidate, or subordinate another person. Courts are authorized to issue orders of protection upon finding coercive control. The Office of Court Administration, in consultation with relevant organizations, is directed to develop and administer training for judges, court clerks, and other court staff on coercive control.

New York S08633 establishes concurrent jurisdiction for family and criminal courts over coercive control acts, allows courts to issue orders of.

New York S08633 amends several state laws to address coercive control. It grants both family and criminal courts concurrent jurisdiction over acts of coercive control, which is defined as a pattern of behavior used to dominate, intimidate, or subordinate another person. Courts are authorized to issue orders of protection upon finding coercive control. The Office of Court Administration, in consultation with relevant organizations, is directed to develop and administer training for judges, court clerks, and other court staff on coercive control.