In an affidavit last month, Sheena Greitens stated that then-governor Eric Greitens repeatedly threatened to commit suicide unless she showed “specific public political support” for him, and was physically violent against their children.
Missouri lawmakers pass bill to extend protection orders for domestic violence survivors
Missouri lawmakers pass bill extending protection orders
and last updated 2021-05-05 00:04:05-04
KANSAS CITY, Mo. â Survivors of domestic violence in Missouri might soon be able to get orders of protection that last longer than a year.
Missouri lawmakers passed a bill Monday that would extend the length for order of protections in certain situations. The bill is now sitting on Gov. Mike Parsonâs desk.
âIt will be life saving and life changing,â Hope House CEO MaryAnne Metheny said.
Currently, protection orders in domestic violence cases can only be renewed one year at a time. This often traumatizes survivors, according to Metheny.