What happens if the victim wants to dismiss the restraining order?
To dismiss a restraining order, the victim must come to the Domestic Violence Unit any weekday before 3:30 p.m. She/He should bring identification (photo id if possible). The victim will be interviewed by a victim advocate and a probation officer, and will testify before the judge as to why the restraining order should be dismissed. If the judge is satisfied that the victim is withdrawing the complaint voluntarily, and not because of threats from the defendant, the court will dismiss the complaint. Both parties will be given copies of the dismissal.
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