What is considered harassment in Michigan?

April 24, 2021 Admin

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What is considered harassment in Michigan?

(c) “Harassment” means conduct directed toward a victim that includes, but is not limited to, repeated or continuing unconsented contact that would cause a reasonable individual to suffer emotional distress and that actually causes the victim to suffer emotional distress.

Can you fight a PPO in Michigan?

You can file a motion to ask the judge to change the terms of the PPO or terminate (end) the PPO before it expires. You can use our Do-It-Yourself Motion to Modify, Extend, or Terminate a Personal Protection Order (PPO) tool to do this.

What happens if you violate a PPO in Michigan?

If you do not obey the PPO, you could face jail time, a fine, or both. The judge can also consider a PPO violation in a divorce or child custody case. Only you can violate the PPO and be punished by the judge for violating it. The police can arrest you if they believe you violated a PPO.

How long can a PPO last?

A Private Patrol Operator license is valid for two years.

What is the difference between no contact order and restraining order?

The laws on restraining orders and no-contact agreements vary by state, but the main idea is that no-contact agreements exist to punish someone who has already caused harm and to prevent further harm, whereas restraining orders exist to prevent someone from causing harm in the first place.

Does a no contact order work both ways?

Both work the same way, but the pretrial order is issued before your case is heard and the post-conviction order is issued afterward. Keep in mind that NCOs only restrict your behavior as far as making contact and do not pertain to the behavior of the alleged victim.

What happens if a no contact order is broken?

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. Generally, consequences related to contempt of court can be imposed on a person who violates a no contact order.