Increases the age from seventeen to eighteen as it relates to proceedings involving orders of protection

HB 736 raises the age threshold for domestic violence protection proceedings from 17 to 18 years old. This means minors under 18 (now legally defined as "children" in the law) will no longer be treated as adults in these cases. The bill requires courts to transfer cases involving respondents under 18 to juvenile court for a full hearing, appointing a guardian ad litem if needed. It also updates definitions and service procedures to reflect the new age limit for minors seeking or facing protection orders. The change directly affects young people involved in domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault cases where protection orders are sought.