This bill would create a new federal law requiring courts to issue lifetime no-contact orders against defendants convicted of serious violent crimes or sexual offenses. The orders would automatically remain in effect for the defendant's entire life and prohibit all forms of communication or physical contact with the victim, whether direct or through intermediaries. Violations of these orders would be treated as contempt of court. The lifetime injunctions could only be terminated if the victim requests it and shows changed circumstances, or if the conviction is dismissed or overturned on appeal. The bill requires no filing fees for victims seeking these orders and does not prevent states from applying similar protections under their own laws.
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