This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding the issuance of lifetime injunctions in cases involving class 6 felony offenses. Under the new provisions, a class 6 felony offense will be treated as a felony for the purpose of issuing a lifetime injunction, even before the court has designated the offense as a felony or misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a conviction's designation as a misdemeanor does not invalidate a lifetime injunction or prevent a victim from requesting one. The superior court will be responsible for issuing these injunctions, and petitions must be submitted to the superior court.

The bill also makes technical changes to existing language, ensuring that the validity of a lifetime injunction is not affected by a conviction being designated as a misdemeanor, set aside, or sealed. The current law allows victims to petition for an injunction if they did not request one at sentencing, and the bill maintains that the court cannot charge a fee for filing such petitions. Overall, these updates aim to strengthen the protections available to victims while clarifying the legal framework surrounding lifetime injunctions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-604, 13-719, 13-610
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-604, 13-719, 13-610
Chaptered Version: 13-604, 13-719, 13-610