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