Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control; provides for a private cause of action for any person subject to coercive control.

Statutes affected:
A9551: 530.11 criminal procedure law, 530.11(1) criminal procedure law, 1.20 criminal procedure law, 240 domestic relations law, 240(1) domestic relations law