Changes to Existing Law
HB1108 — Require the sealing of court files upon dismissal or denial of a petition for a protection order.
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§ 22-19
New Section+224
NEW SECTION added to Chapter 22-19
A: If the court dismisses a petition filed pursuant to § 22-19A-8, either initially or after a hearing held pursuant to § 22-19A-10, the court may then grant the immediate sealing of the court file containing the petition. 6
§ 25-10
New Section+219
NEW SECTION added to Chapter 25-10
If the court dismisses a petition filed pursuant to § 25-10-3, either initially or after a hearing held pursuant to § 25-10-4, the court may then grant the immediate sealing of the court file containing the petition. 10