Protective orders in cases of family abuse; maximum time valid.

Added page headers, footers, and spacing consistent with House Substitute formatting requirements.

Expanded applicability to include stalking and harassment cases under § 19.2-152.10 in addition to family abuse cases under § 16.1-279.1

Updated language to clarify that the four-year maximum duration applies to previous orders issued under either family abuse or stalking/harassment statutes

Changed document header from 'Enrolled' to 'Offered for Consideration' indicating the bill is still in committee review rather than finalized

Maximum protective order duration increased from 2 years to 4 years for respondents with prior orders issued within 10 years

Maximum extension period for protective orders changed from 2 years to 4 years for repeat offenders

Added specific requirement that courts must find evidence of prior orders within 10 years before issuing 4-year orders

Extension period for family/household member cases changed from 2 years to 4 years regardless of initial order duration