RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.

Increased mandatory minimum jail sentences from 48 hours to 5 days for first-time violations, and from 30 days to 45 days for repeat violations of temporary restraining orders.

Raised fines for first-time violations from $150 to $300 minimum, and increased fines for repeat violations from $250 to $500 minimum.

Added provision that violations of temporary restraining orders under the same case number as an order for protection will be treated as prior violations of that order.

Created new sentencing categories distinguishing between domestic abuse and non-domestic abuse violations with different penalty structures.

Clarified that courts cannot sentence defendants to pay fines if they make an on-the-record determination that the defendant is unable to pay.

Increased mandatory minimum jail sentences for first-time violations from 48 hours to 5 days, and from 30 days to 45 days for repeat offenders.

Added specific felony priors (murder, assault, kidnapping, sexual assault, burglary, etc.) that trigger enhanced 30-day minimum sentences for first-time violations.

Clarified that fines cannot be imposed if the court determines the defendant is unable to pay, requiring an on-the-record determination.

Established that a conviction for violating a temporary restraining order under the same case number as an order for protection counts as a second or subsequent violation.

Added requirements for defendants to remain alcohol- and drug-free and complete court-ordered assessments as conditions for suspending jail sentences.