MD SB823 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 10 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-12 - Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 10 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-02-12 - Hearing 3/3 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 protective order hearing must find that abuse has occurred before the judge may grant a final protective order.
Title
Family Law - Protective Orders - Burden of Proof
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-12 | Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m. | |
| 2010-02-10 | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Search/Legislation?target=/2010rs/billfile/SB0823.htm |
| Text | http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/bills/sb/sb0823f.pdf |
