Orders of Protection - As introduced, allows a person to file a petition for a lifetime order of protection against a person who was convicted of certain offenses in another jurisdiction; provides that venue for such a petition is in the county where the respondent resides or, if the respondent is not a resident of this state, the county where the petitioner resides. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 39.

Summary

The bill lets a victim petition for a lifetime order of protection against anyone convicted of a listed felony, even if the conviction occurred outside Tennessee. It adds a new category of offenses that match Tennessee’s list and clarifies where the petition can be filed. This expands protection options and defines jurisdiction for such cases.

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