How long is the Protective Order/No Contact Order valid?
A civil protective order is valid for one year from the date it is issued. The order may be renewed for up to one additional year if proved necessary. A no contact order issued as a result of criminal proceedings is valid during the pendency of the case. Once the case is closed (either by conviction or acquittal) the no contact order as a condition of pre-trial release must be terminated. However, if the defendant is convicted, a new no contact order as a condition of sentencing may be issued. This no contact order is valid for the duration of the defendant’s sentence. Once the defendant is no longer serving his/her sentence, the no contact order must be terminated. At this time, if you still desire a protective order against the defendant, you must request a civil protective order.
There are two types of orders – a civil protective order and a no contact order issued through a criminal case. A civil protective order can be obtained from the Clerk’s Office. A no contact order issued through a criminal case. This order is prepared by the Prosecutor’s Office and is issued as a condition of the defendant’s pre-trial release or sentence. Once the protective/no contact orders have been filed, a copy will be distributed to the Sheriff’s Department and any other municipalities which need to be aware of the protective/no contact order. A civil protective order is valid for one year from the date it is issued. The order may be renewed for up to one additional year if proved necessary. A no contact order issued as a result of criminal proceedings is valid during the pendency of the case. Once the case is closed (either by conviction or acquittal) the no contact order as a condition of pre-trial release must be terminated. However, if the defendant is convicted, a new no con
