What happens when you go to court for order of protection?

What happens when you go to court for order of protection?

The Order of Protection The individual seeking the order could ensure safety to family and friends in a similar fashion or impose additional restrictions on the target through a decision granted by the judge. The target will receive a notice of the order and a hearing of the issue.

What evidence do you need for a protective order?

Decide the evidence you want to use. Evidence is what you present in court to prove that the Respondent has harmed or may harm you (and/or your child). Evidence can be your testimony, the testimony of witnesses, documents, photos, or objects such as torn clothing or a weapon.

How does a restraining order affect someone?

A restraining order is a court order intended to protect you from further harm from someone who has hurt you. It works to keep the abuser away from you, to stop harassing you, or keep the abuser from the scene of the violence, which may include your home, place of work, or apartment.

What to do when someone is harassing you?

Start by telling the person that you don’t like the behavior and asking them to stop. If the harassment doesn’t let up, take measures such as involving the police and increasing your security. In some circumstances, you might need to file for a restraining order to keep your harasser away.

What if someone breaks a restraining order?

If you have a Domestic Violence Order for your protection and the other person breaks the conditions, you should call the police immediately. If it’s safe to do so, it’s a good idea to keep evidence, like text messages or photos that show what happened, or write down what happened.

What is a Level 1 protective order?

The protective order may prohibit any contact or may be a “Level One” protective order that allows peaceful contact between the parties. The defendant would be required to relinquish any firearms within his or her possession and would be prohibited from owning or possessing firearms while the order is effective.

How long do criminal protective orders last?

five years

What is peaceful contact?

A peaceful contact order is a type of order that restrains the person from contacting or physical distance to a person when there is possible domestic violence. A peaceful contact order may cause Social Services to investigate the family.

Will a judge drop a no contact order?

You cannot drop the charges, but as long as the judge believes that you are not being forced or coerced into dropping the No Contact order, he/she should drop it. Just go to the court that put the order in effect and ask the Clerk’s office to pull the case and tell them what it is that you are seeking.

How serious is a no contact order?

If a person violates a no contact orders, he or she can face serious consequences. Consequences often include potential jail time, the payment of fines or the loss of certain civil rights. Violating a no contact order is considered a crime as well as a violation of a probation, parole or bail conditions.

Can you live together with a peaceful contact order?

Under the Peaceful Contact Order, you can even choose to live together or marry each other without violating the Peaceful Contact Order.

How do I lift a no contact order in Michigan?

To remove a No Contact Order your attorney will file a “Motion” (formal request) to the court to modify the NO CONTACT ORDER. This Motion can be made in writing, or orally when at an Arraignment or Pretrial Conference.