SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5067

BYSenators Talmadge, Newhouse, Bottiger, Nelson, Moore, Rinehart and Deccio

Clarifying enforcement jurisdiction of domestic violence prevention orders.

Senate Committee on Judiciary

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 13, 1987; January 15, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Talmadge, Chairman; Halsan, Vice Chairman; Bottiger, Moore, Nelson, Newhouse.

Senate Staff:Debra Cheatum (786-7418)

                  February 24, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 23, 1987

BACKGROUND:

It is unclear under current law whether domestic violence protection orders issued by the superior courts can be enforced in the district and municipal courts.  Because of this ambiguity, it has been reported that some lower courts have refused to hear domestic violence protection order enforcement actions.

SUMMARY:

District and municipal courts are given jurisdiction to hear actions brought to enforce domestic violence protection orders issued by the superior courts.

Fiscal Note:      requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Doug Whalley, City of Seattle