H3091

Orders of Protection

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3091 amends the state code to allow courts to award relief after issuing an order of protection.

South Carolina H3091 amends Section 20-4-60 of the state code to allow courts to award relief after issuing an order of protection. This change follows a hearing and provides additional measures to protect the petitioner. The bill specifies that the court may take certain actions once an order of protection is issued, enhancing the scope of relief available. This legislation aims to strengthen protections for individuals under orders of protection.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled