JOHNSON, J.
In this case of first impression we consider the criteria a trial court should apply in deciding whether to renew a domestic violence protective order. We conclude the trial court should grant a requested extension unless the request is contested and the judge determines the protected party does not entertain a "reasonable apprehension" of future abusive conduct. (As the relevant statute makes clear, it is unnecessary, however, to find any...
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