What Happens If a Protection Order is Violated?
If you have a domestic abuse protection order and you believe your abuser is violating that order, you should call your local law enforcement. If law enforcement officers have reason to believe that the protection order has been violated, they will make an arrest and take your abuser to jail. Your abuser will not be released from jail until there is a hearing before a Judge. If a person is convicted of a violation, the penalties include up to six (6) months in jail and/or a $1000 fine. What If I Want the Protection Order Dropped? If you decide you no longer need the protection order, you need to contact the Court to ask for the order to be withdrawn. The Judge may decide to keep the protection order in effect even if you request that it be dismissed. Protection orders remain in effect for one year or until they are removed by a court action. Other Considerations: If I Move to Another State, Will My Protection Order Be Enforced There? According to Federal law, a valid protection order s
