Title 47 — Domestic and Family Violence
8 chapters · 31 sections in this title.
A.S.C.A. § 47.0201 Eligible petitioners for order
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(a) A person who is or has been a victim of domestic or family violence may file a petition for an order for protection against a family or household member who commits an act of domestic or family violence. (b) A parent, guardian, or other representative may file a petition for …
A.S.C.A. § 47.0202 Uniform form required for petitions and orders - Required statements in petitions and orders - Duty of clerk to provide petitions and clerical assistance
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(a) The Attorney General’s Office shall: (1) Develop and adopt uniform form s for petitions and orders for protection, including but not limited to such orders issued pursuant to divorce, custody, and other domestic relations hearings; and (2) Provide the forms to the clerk of ea…
A.S.C.A. § 47.0203 Emergency order for protection - Available relief - Availability of judge or court officer - Expiration of order
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(a) A court may issue a written or oral emergency order for protection ex parte when a law enforcement officer states to the court in person or by telephone, and the court finds reasonable grounds to believe, that the petitioner is in immediate danger of domestic or family violen…
A.S.C.A. § 47.0204 Order for protection - Modification of orders - Relief available ex parte - Relief available after hearing - Duties of the Court - Duration or order
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(a) If it appears from a petition for an order for protection or a petition to modify an order for protection that domestic or family violence has occurred or a modification of an order for protection is required, a court may: (1) Without notice or hearing, immediately issue an o…
A.S.C.A. § 47.0205 Required hearings - Duty of court when order for protection denied
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection(b), if a court issues an order for protection ex parte or a modification of an order for protection ex parte and the court provides relief pursuant to section 47.0204(b), upon a request by either party within 30 days after service of…
A.S.C.A. § 47.0206 Court costs and fees
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Fees for filing and service of process must not be charged for any proceeding seeking only the relief provided in this chapter. History: 2004, PL 28-16.
A.S.C.A. § 47.0207 Registration and enforcement of foreign orders for protection - Duties of court clerk
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(a) A certified copy of an order for protection issued in the United States may be filed in the office of the clerk of the High Court. The clerk shall act upon the order in the same manner as the clerk acts upon an order for protection issued by the High Court. (b) A filed order …