Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.
Tennessee HB1953 amends the existing laws regarding violations of protective orders or restraining orders by eliminating the requirement that the individual violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear in court and that the court must have made specific findings of fact regarding the offense. This change affects individuals subject to protective or restraining orders, as well as the enforcement of such orders. Key provisions include the removal of the necessity for prior court hearings and factual findings for violations to be actionable.
Tennessee HB1953 amends the existing laws regarding violations of protective orders or restraining orders by eliminating the requirement that the individual violating the order must have had an opportunity to appear in court and that the court must have made specific findings of fact regarding the offense. This change affects individuals subject to protective or restraining orders, as well as the enforcement of such orders. Key provisions include the removal of the necessity for prior court hearings and factual findings for violations to be actionable.
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