People v. Nerley

OPINION OF THE COURT

William E. Garnett, J.

Does a Criminal Court Judge have the power to extend an *728order of protection after a grand jury has voted and filed an indictment?

The instant matter was referred to this court after the District Attorney announced that a grand jury had filed an indictment covering the charges contained in the underlying felony complaint. The presiding Criminal Court Judge ruled that the filing of the indictment had divested the Criminal Court of all jurisdiction including the power to extend a temporary order of protection. Accordingly, the Judge transferred the matter…