HB 755 - Family violence protective orders and peace bonds; certain prohibitions

Sponsored By

• (1) England,Terry 108th
• (2) Benton,Tommy 31st
• (3) Miller,Phyllis 106th
• (4) Ralston,David 7th
• (5) Bearden,Timothy 68th

Committees

• HC:JudyNC
• SC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-13-4 of the O.C.G.A., relating to family violence protective orders, so as to provide that such orders shall prohibit the petitioner from modifying the operation of the order or permitting, inviting, or encouraging the respondent to violate the order; to prohibit certain communications by petitioners; to provide for punishment of a petitioner who commits such actions; to provide for related matters; to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 6 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds to keep the peace, so as to provide that when an order for a bond with special conditions is issued, the court shall prohibit the person requiring the bond from permitting, inviting, or encouraging the respondent to violate the conditions of the bond and provide for enforcement through the court's contempt power; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. LC 14 9165/a