What does it mean to have a protection order?

What does it mean to have a protection order?

The Protection or Restraining Order. A protection order, also called a restraining order or domestic violence interdict, is a court order that tells an abuser to stop the abuse and sets certain conditions preventing the abuser from harassing or abusing the victim again.

What to do if you want to cancel a protection order?

If you want to make changes or cancel the protection order, fill out the form in the link below and follow all instructions. Keep following all of the terms of the protection order until the hearing. If the judge changes any of the orders, the changes won’t apply until AFTER your hearing.

How does a domestic violence protection order work?

Domestic Violence Order for Protection. This is the most commonly requested order. It is a civil order from the court telling the family or household member who threatened or assaulted you not to harm you again. A protection order CAN: order the Respondent not to threaten or hurt you.

Can a restraining order be used to prevent abuse?

This is what people often say to the Court Clerk when requesting an order to prevent abuse. However, this term can be confusing, because a restraining order is only one kind of court order. There are also domestic violence protection orders, no-contact orders, and civil antiharassment protection orders.

Do-it-yourself personal protection order (PPO)?

A Personal Protection Order (PPO) is a Circuit Court injunctive order that helps protect victims of Family Violence, Dating Violence, or Stalking. A PPO is filed by a Petitioner against a Respondent to stop or restrain from: contacting the Petitioner through any means (in person, by phone, by mail or e-mail, etc.)

How do you cancel a protective order?

Either the victim or the restrained person can apply to cancel a restraining order by filing a motion with the court. Both parties will have the opportunity to present evidence to the judge. The judge will cancel the order if, and only if, she believes the restrained person no longer poses a threat. Reviewed by: Michelle Seidel, B.Sc., LL.B., MBA.

What are the different types of protection orders?

There are two types of protective orders; adult protective orders and child protective orders. Any interested party can file a petition for a child protective order to prohibit someone from having contact with a child.

What does protection order mean?

Protective Order. A court order, direction, decree, or command to protect a person from further harassment, Service of Process, or discovery. A protective order can limit the time and place where a deposition can be taken, restrict the inspection of documents in the possession of a party, or regulate or modify the enforcement of a judgment.

When do you need a no contact order?

A no-contact order is commonly issued in cases of domestic violence when one party does not feel safe in the other party’s presence.

When does a no contact order expire in family law?

The defendant should not attempt to have any contact with the victim until the order is dismissed, the defendant is found not guilty or the restraining order expires. In addition to not violating the contact portion of the order, the defendant should also avoid taking any action that is prohibited by the order.

How is a no contact order different from a restraining order?

A no-contact order is slightly different from a restraining order in that a no-contact order is issued when some other legal action has already been filed against the defendant, such as a domestic abuse charge. A restraining order can be issued even if no other formal charges have been filed against a defendant, sort of like a preventative measure.

Can a judge give a parent a no contact order?

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What happens in the case of a no contact order?

In the case of a domestic violence no-contact order, the victim and the defendant must either be: Many states have specific laws for domestic violence no-contact orders. If children are involved, the judge may grant a temporary custody order to a certain parent or relative, as long as the defendant is removed from the home.

Can a Po be a no contact order?

A PO is NOT a No Contact Order. Popular portrayal in movies and TV shows often indicate that a Protective Order requires someone to stay at least so many feet or yards away from the victim. However, in Indiana, this is not true.

Can a person be prosecuted for violating a protective order?

For example, most protective orders will expire after two (2) full years. But, can a party be criminally prosecuted for helping the other party violate the protective order or no contact order? The answer, as to the victim (person seeking the protection), is no. This issue was just recently addressed by the Court of Appeals. In Patterson v.