Family Law - Temporary and Final Protective Orders - Duration

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Altering from not more than 7 to not more than 14 days after issuance, the time period during which a temporary protective order is effective: and altering the time period during which a final protective order hearing is to be held to not later than 14 days after the temporary protective order is issued.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 26, 2026

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