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Sen. Hardy introduces S.9 to permit after‑hours orders for sexual assault victims
Summary
Senator Hardy said S.9 would direct the court administrator to establish procedures so victims of sexual assault can obtain protective orders during evenings, weekends and holidays, mirroring existing after‑hours processes available for relief from domestic abuse orders.
Senator Hardy (Addison District) gave the committee a brief overview of S.9, a bill aimed at ensuring victims of sexual assault can obtain emergency court orders during off hours, including weekends and holidays.
"This bill just directs the court administrator to establish procedures for a plaintiff to obtain an order…
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