AB 1657: Domestic violence: restraining orders.

<p>This bill aims to improve the process of issuing restraining orders to prevent domestic violence. Currently, a court can issue an ex parte restraining order if it has reasonable proof of past abuse, but the order must be issued or denied on the same day the application is submitted. The proposed law would allow courts to issue restraining orders without prior notice to the restrained party, and would also prohibit courts from requiring explanations or justifications for not providing notice.</p> <p>The bill also seeks to eliminate any rules or practices that contradict the new provisions, ensuring that the process is streamlined and more efficient for victims of domestic violence.</p>