S493 - DVPO Abuser Treatment/Time of Expiration. (SL 2019-168)

Overview: Session Law 2019-168 does the following:

• Adds procedural efficiencies when a defendant is ordered to attend an abuser treatment program.
• Clarifies that a domestic violence protective order (DVPO) expires at 11:59 pm on the last day the order is valid.
• Clarifies any subsequent court order supersedes protective orders issued under Chapter 50B.

This act became effective December 1, 2019 and applies to court orders in effect on or after that date.