Domestic relations; effect of a temporary ex parte order; clarify matters
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 19-13-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing of petition seeking relief from family violence, granting of temporary relief ex parte, hearing, dismissal of petition upon failure to hold hearing, and procedural advice for victims, so as to clarify matters concerning the effect of a temporary ex parte order and the length of time it is effective; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
introduced
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2018
Last action Feb 13, 2018
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5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Powell
RRepublican
P
Meagan Hanson
RRepublican
P
Sam Park
DDemocratic
P
Scott Holcomb
DDemocratic
P
Trey Kelley
RRepublican
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