DOMESTIC VIOL-COERCIVE CONTROL
A bill for an act defining coercive control and including it in the definition of domestic abuse.
Criminal Coercive Control
Protective Orders - Coercive Control
AN ACT relating to coercive control.
Criminal Coercive Control
Amends the definition of "domestic violence" to include the coercive control of another resulting in a pattern of behavior that in purpose or effect unreasonably interferes with another person's free will or personal liberty.
Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and certain organizations, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control.
Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and certain organizations, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control.
To Amend The Domestic Abuse Act Of 1991; To Provide For Remote Testimony In Certain Instances In A Hearing Under The Domestic Abuse Act Of 1991; And To Provide Oversight For A Domestic Violence Intervention Program.