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In a protective order case, the petitioner has the burden of proof. However, unlike in a Virginia criminal case, the burden of proof is not beyond a reasonable doubt. It's a much lower burden of “good cause”. Think 50% plus the weight of a feather.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
Call (757) 267-4949! Having a protective order placed against you is a serious legal matter which can have far-reaching consequences. Besides prohibiting certain contact with the individual who issued the protective order against you, a protective order will show up on criminal background checks.
What Are the Three Types of Protection? Emergency Protective Order. Preliminary Protective Order. Final Protective Order. Count on a Diligent Loudoun County Lawyer.
A judge can grant a PO that lasts for up to two years. In order to obtain this PO, you must attend the final Protective Order hearing, which is scheduled at the time of your PPO hearing. The judge will subpoena the respondent (abuser) to be at the PO hearing.
Go to court You will tell the judge why you need a restraining order. You can bring witnesses and evidence to support your case. The other side can bring witnesses and evidence, too.
Some states differentiate between protective orders and restraining orders. In Virginia, these terms are used interchangeably—though the proper legal name of the order is Protective Order.
The specific elements you need to prove to get a restraining order vary from state to state, but in general, you need to show: A specific instance or instances of abuse or harassment (such as sexual assault by an intimate partner) The threat of violence or of further abusive behavior or harassment.
If the restraining order is denied at the hearing after the temporary order expires, the order will be deleted from your record. If the judge establishes a permanent restraining order, it will go on record for the restrained individual.