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The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy.

Can I appeal a peace order? Yes, a peace order may be appealed to the Circuit Court in the county of the District Court that issued the judgment. The appeal will be heard "de novo," which means Petitioner must present their case all over again to the Circuit Court.

What is a peace order? It's a court order that requires another person to stay away and refrain from contacting you.

While getting your Peace Order expunged from your record is possible, it is far from a guarantee and involves a lengthy legal process. An alternative route is to pursue having your record “shielded” from public view.

Although Peace Orders are civil charges and therefore do not give you a criminal record, it will remain searchable on public court records forever.

What is a peace order? It's a court order that requires another person to stay away and refrain from contacting you.

Can I appeal a peace order? Yes, a peace order may be appealed to the Circuit Court in the county of the District Court that issued the judgment. The appeal will be heard "de novo," which means Petitioner must present their case all over again to the Circuit Court.

Under a Peace Order, the Judge may order an individual to refrain from threatening or committing an act, end all contact, stay away from the victim's home, place of employment or school. The Judge may also order the parties to participate in joint or individual counseling and/or joint mediation.