What is a Restraining Order and can it be dropped or changed?
A restraining order is an order of the court that spells out what you may and may not due. It often involves having no contact with the victim and staying away from his/her home and/or place of business and always involves a “No Abuse” order. The only way to drop or change the conditions is to have the victim appear before the judge and ask to have them changed or for the defendant to appear, usually with an attorney, and argue before the judge as to why the certain conditions do not apply or should be changed. Restraining Orders are taken seriously by the courts and the police and you should have someone familiar with these proceedings representing you at this hearing. Can I be arrested for violating the restraining order if the victim contacts me? Yes, AND YOU WILL BE! This law leaves no room for the discretion of police officers. If the order prohibits contact and you contact the victim you will be arrested and charged with a criminal violation of the restraining order. The courts t
