AN ACT relating to petitions for orders of protection.

This bill would require Kentucky courts to create official procedures allowing law enforcement officers to help victims file for an order of protection. Currently, the process for obtaining this legal protection must be handled by the victim alone, and this bill would let officers provide direct assistance with the paperwork. This change is meant to make it easier for people in dangerous situations to access legal protection quickly. Who it may affect: victims of domestic violence or harassment, and law enforcement officers across Kentucky.

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