B.J.T. v. D.E.C.

Gary M. Gaertner, Jr., Judge

Introduction

B.J.T. (Petitioner) appeals from the judgment denying her a full order of protection against D.E.C. (Respondent). Because the trial court abused its discretion by not allowing a witness to testify at the hearing for a full order of protection, the judgment is reversed and the cause remanded for a new hearing.

Background

Petitioner filed for an order of protection pursuant to the Adult Abuse Act (Act), Sections 455.005-455.090,1 Petitioner alleged that Respondent committed the following acts: coercion, stalking, harassment, false imprisonment, and "placed…