What happens if a person on bail, probation, filing, or suspended sentence violates a no-contact order?
A person who is on probation, bail or a probation attached to a suspended sentence must be even more vigilant in not violating a no-contact order. A violation of a no-contact order is a crime in itself, which is also a violation of the conditions of probation, filing, or bail. A person on probation or bail can be held in jail if he or she is accused of violating a no-contact order. For example, if a person is on probation or bail, a single phone call made to a victim under the protection of a no-contact order probably means a minimum of ten days in jail. A probationary period or filing period is a time of great risk for a defendant and a defendant must be careful to stay out of trouble. A person must be even more vigilant if there is a no-contact order, Order Protection from Abuse, or restraining order in effect. A violation of a no-contact order or a Family Court restraining order is a violation of probation. A person with a suspended or stayed sentence faces the most potential risk r
