HB2591 - Tennessee - Abuse, Domestic Violence, Victims' Rights

Companion Bill SB2711. Victims' Rights - Enables petitioners of ex parte order of protection to request notification of service of such order on the respondent from court clerk. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6 and Title 41, Chapter 21, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for *HB2591 / SB2711Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB2591 / SB2711 This bill authorizes each petitioner for an ex parte order of protection against domestic abuse to request notification of service of process on the respondent from the clerk of court where the petition is filed. In case where notification of service is requested, the clerk would be required to notify the petitioner by telephone or other electronic means of communication. This bill requires local law enforcement agencies and other [...]

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