What is the penalty for violation of a restraining order?
Violation of a restraining order, either a temporary order or a restraining order after hearing, is contempt of a court order. The restrained person found in violation of a valid restraining order may be immediately taken into custody and taken to jail. In addition to being subject to immediate arrest, the violation of a restraining order could result in a misdemeanor or a felony crime being charged, subjecting the restrained person to be sentenced to serve time in jail and to pay a fine for the offense. In the event of domestic violence, what should a person do? If possible, get away from the aggressor. Seek the assistance of a friend, a neighbor, and the police. In the event of domestic violence, immediate police assistance should be requested. Often, local police officers and sheriffs have received special training with respect to domestic violence and can be extremely helpful to a victim. In addition to local law enforcement personnel, city and district attorneys may be very helpfu
