If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding the treatment of class 6 felony offenses in relation to lifetime injunctions. Specifically, it would require that a class 6 felony offense, prior to being designated as a felony or misdemeanor by the court, be treated as a felony for the purpose of issuing a lifetime injunction. This change aims to ensure that such offenses are recognized as serious enough to warrant a lifetime injunction, regardless of their designation status at the time of the offense.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a conviction designated as a misdemeanor does not invalidate a lifetime injunction or prevent a victim from requesting one. It specifies that lifetime injunctions must be issued by the superior court and that petitions for these injunctions must also be submitted to the superior court. The bill also includes technical changes to the existing statutes to streamline the process and ensure clarity in the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-604, 13-719, 13-610