SB1726 amends Tennessee law to change the waiting period for domestic violence protective orders from seven days to seven business days.
SB1726 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Section 38-6-103; Title 39 and Title 40, concerning domestic violence. The bill changes the waiting period for domestic violence protective orders from seven days to seven business days. This change aims to ensure that protective orders are processed within the standard business week, excluding weekends and holidays. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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