This bill mandates that courts consider the results of a domestic violence assessment before dissolving a final restraining order when the defendant has two or more such orders against them. The defendant will be responsible for the costs of the assessment, which is defined as an evaluation conducted by qualified mental health professionals to determine the likelihood of future violent behavior that could threaten the victim or others. The findings of this assessment will be confidential and must be forwarded to the court that ordered it. Additionally, the bill codifies existing factors that the court must consider when determining if good cause has been shown for dissolving a restraining order, which includes the victim's consent, their fear of the defendant, the nature of their relationship, and the defendant's history of violence or substance abuse.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law by replacing the requirement for a psychiatric evaluation with the domestic violence assessment and clarifies that the court may order such an assessment in restraining order cases. It also emphasizes the importance of evaluating the defendant's behavior and circumstances before making decisions regarding the dissolution of restraining orders, thereby enhancing the protection of victims of domestic violence. The bill is set to take effect seven months after its enactment.