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A permanent order of protection is not really permanent. It typically is for one year, but sometimes expires after 5 years. If There Is an Order of Protection Against Me, Will I Have a Criminal Record? An order of protection alone will not cause you to have a criminal history.
The order typically remains in effect for a year. In some circumstances, it can last up to five years.
The injunction is something ordered by the judge that can either be permanent or for a specific period of time. The restraining order usually only happens at the beginning of the case, once the person is served with a temporary restraining order and that will only last until the injunction hearing.
If the person who is protected by the Order wants it changed or dropped, then that request must be made to the Judge or the Assistant District Attorney. As long as the Order of Protection is in effect, any violation of it by the Defendant can result in arrest for Criminal Contempt.
Safety Statutes Generally speaking, there is no deadline to file for a restraining order. If you feel your safety is in danger, contact law enforcement immediately. But, keep in mind that the earlier you request the order after a domestic violence incident or crime, the better.
Restraining orders are provisional measures or temporary fixes pending the final case determination. However, injunctions last for extended periods and are granted after both parties in the case have been heard.
Permanent injunctions are issued as a final judgment in a case, where monetary damages will not suffice. Failure to comply with an injunction may result in being held in contempt of court, which in turn may result in either criminal or civil liability. See, e.g., Roe v. Wade 410 US 113 (1973).
A person can also petition a Family Court judge for an Order of Protection, in which case the person must file a petition in Family Court that adequately accuses the other person of committing one of several specific crimes and offenses, such as Assault in the Third Degree, PL 120.00, or Harassment in the Second Degree ...
Injunctions may preserve and safeguard assets or evidence, or may restrain people from committing certain acts. Mandatory orders require the other party to perform certain acts such as returning property.