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The protection order will prevent the respondent from - committing any specified act of domestic violence/sexual harassment. entering the joint residence or entering a specific part of the residence. entering the victim's residence if they are not living together. entering the victim's place of employment/office.

When a person violates the terms of the protective order, he or she may face criminal charges, including possible jail time. After a separation, child custody dispute, or divorce, one person may try to get into contact to save the relationship or keep the family together.

If you believe that a protective order was issued against you unfairly, you can argue to have the order dissolved altogether. You will need to file a motion in court, and you will be assigned a court hearing date to present your defense. You can also request to modify the order.

Typical Consequences for Restraining Order Violation A person who violates an order of protection may be facing fines, jail time, or both. Restraining order violation is most often charged as a misdemeanor, though it may become a felony under some circumstances.

If granted by a District Court Judge, a Protective Order: Orders the person you filed against not to commit any violence against you. Orders the person you filed against not to come within a certain distance of where you live, work, and attend school.

If someone is trying to obtain or has already obtained a protection order against you, you have a couple of options. You can file an opposition to the application or a motion asking the court to dissolve or modify the order, or you can appeal from the court's grant of an extended protection order.

How long does an Emergency Protective Order last? The length of time the EPO lasts will vary depending on the circumstances. The magistrate may issue the order for a minimum of 31 days and a maximum of 91 days. When a deadly weapon has been displayed, the order must be issued for a minimum of 61 days.

Penalties for Violating a DVPO A first offense violation of a 50B order is a Class 1 misdemeanor that is punished by up to five months in jail. However, if this is a third or subsequent violation of a no-contact order, the person could be charged with a Class H felony and be sentenced to prison for up to 39 months.

Protective order hearings in Houston, TX Protective orders are decided at hearings in which the applicant (the person seeking protection) and the respondent (the person being accused) provide testimony and evidence. Such hearings are civil procedures, though they may be held in a criminal court.