Protective orders; maximum time valid. Provides that if the court finds, based upon evidence presented, that the respondent has been subject to a previous permanent protective order or a permanent protective order in cases of family abuse issued within the 10 years, the court may issue a permanent protective order for a specified period of time up to a maximum of four years. The bill further that such protective order is may be extended for a period of not longer than two years, regardless of whether such order was initially issued for a period of time up to two years or four years. Current law allows such protective orders to be issued for a specified period of time up to a maximum of two years and extended for a period of time not longer than two years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.10
Courts of Justice Subcommittee Substitute: 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.10
Courts of Justice Substitute: 16.1-279.1, 19.2-152.10