08 LC 29
3183
House
Bill 1242
By:
Representative Marin of the
96th
A
BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
AN ACT
To
amend Code Section 16-5-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating
to restraining and protective orders in stalking cases, so as to allow a
protective order to include the protection of animals; to provide for related
matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE
IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION
1.
Code
Section 16-5-94 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to
restraining and protective orders in stalking cases, is amended by revising
subsection (d) as follows:
"(d)
The court may grant a protective order or approve a consent agreement to bring
about a cessation of conduct constituting stalking. Orders or agreements
may:
(1)
Direct a party to refrain from such conduct;
(2)
Order a party to refrain from harassing or interfering with the
other;
(3)
Award costs and attorney´s fees to either party;
and
(4)
Order either or all parties to receive appropriate psychiatric or psychological
services as a further measure to prevent the recurrence of
stalking;
and
(5)
Order a party to refrain from coming into contact with, harassing, or
interfering with any animal at the other party´s residence, yard, or
premises."
SECTION
2.
All
laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.