MD SB28 | 2014 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-01-28 - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-01-28 - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Changing the standard of proof, from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence, by which a judge in a peace order hearing must make specified findings before the judge may issue a final peace order or mutual peace orders; changing the standard of proof by which a judge in a protective order hearing must make specified findings before the judge may grant a final protective order or mutual protective orders or extend the term of a protective order; etc.
Title
Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Burden of Proof
Sponsors
| Sen. Brian Frosh [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | Senate | Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2014-01-08 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
| 2013-10-17 | Senate | Pre-filed |
