Crimes and offenses; violation of domestic violence protection order, jurisdiction amended

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to knowingly break any term of a domestic‑violence protection order, classifying the first offense as a Class A misdemeanor. Penalties increase with repeat offenses, and a $50 fine is added to fund the Domestic Violence Trust Fund. District courts, not municipal or other courts, will handle all such prosecutions starting October 1, 2026.

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