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Can a wife get a restraining order on her husband?

December 5, 2020 Admin

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Can a wife get a restraining order on her husband?

In most states, you can obtain an order of protection yourself by going to court (often the family court or criminal court) even if you and your spouse have not yet filed for divorce.

How long does a no contact order last in Washington state?

Duration of order: Stalking Protection Order: 14 days for a temporary order; Stalking Protection Order duration is then determined by the court for a fixed period of time or permanent. Stalking No-Contact Order: 5 years for a final Stalking No-Contact Order.

What is considered harassment in WA state?

(1) A person is guilty of harassment if: (a) Without lawful authority, the person knowingly threatens: (i) To cause bodily injury immediately or in the future to the person threatened or to any other person; or. (iii) To subject the person threatened or any other person to physical confinement or restraint; or.

How long does a no contact order stay in effect?

A no-contact condition usually remains in place until the accused is sentenced or found not guilty at trial.

Does no visitation mean no contact?

No visitation: This option is used when visiting with the parent, even with supervision, would be physically or emotionally harmful to the children. In these cases, it is not in the best interest of the children for the parent to have any contact with the children.

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.

What happens if a person violates a no contact order?

Usually they are not charged. A no contact order violation by a victim is not a violation of a court order. If the contact continues, it could possibly be illegal and the victim making the contact could be charged with criminal harassment.