HB 2363-S.E - DIGEST
(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Modifies domestic violence and harassment provisions relating to: (1) Defendant's violation of court order, gross misdemeanor;

(2) Issuance and extension of no-contact order;

(3) Requirements for court appearance;

(4) Disclosure of information in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse;

(5) Regional domestic violence fatality review panels; and

(6) Address confidentiality program participant information.

Requires the state institute for public policy to: (1) Conduct a statewide study to assess recidivism by domestic violence offenders involved in the criminal justice system;

(2) Examine effective community supervision practices of domestic violence offenders as it relates to the institute's findings on evidence-based community supervision; and

(3) Assess domestic violence perpetrator treatment.

Provides that section 10 of the act is null and void if appropriations are not approved.