SB358 — Orders of Protection - As introduced, allows the respondent to an ex parte order of protection to waive the right to a hearing on the order within 15 days of issuance if the respondent acknowledges that the ex parte order will remain in effect until the hearing is held and the court finds that the interests of justice require the continuance of the hearing. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6.

SB358 — Orders of Protection - As introduced, allows the respondent to an ex parte order of protection to waive the right to a hearing on the order within 15 days of issuance if the respondent acknowledges that the ex parte order will remain in effect until the hearing is held and the court finds that the interests of justice require the continuance of the hearing. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6. · Informed CitizenrySB358 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6, regarding orders of protection. The bill allows a respondent to an ex parte order of protection to waive their right to a hearing…Open in Informed Citizenry