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Restraining orders are more general and can apply to a variety of behaviors. Protective orders are more tailored to violent behavior and are designed to prevent violence against victims. In either case, your freedoms will be restricted and you should challenge these orders with the help of an attorney.
After having a court hearing, a judge can grant you a “restraining order after hearing” that can last up to five years. However, if there is no termination date on the order, the order will last three years from the date it was issued.
How long the order lasts. If the protective order was issued after then the civil provisions of the protective order generally last 150 days unless the court finds good cause for extending the expiration date. The criminal provisions of the protective order will typically expire after three years.
The best thing a person can do is to remain composed when they appear before a judge. It's important not to get emotional to make an effective appearance, even when the perpetrator lies and denies the allegations. Just stay calm and answer any questions honestly and the truth will work in the way it should.
One of the primary restrictions imposed by a restraining order in California is prohibiting any form of contact between the individual subject to the order and the protected person.
Procedure to Obtain a No Contact Order in Utah: The person seeking protection must file a petition in court. A judge reviews the petition and may grant a temporary order. A hearing is scheduled where both parties can present their cases. If necessary, a long-term order is granted.
A significant change in circumstances, such as improved behavior, completion of anger management or counseling programs, or evidence that the risk of violence has diminished, may provide grounds for seeking the dismissal of a restraining order.
A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is when a judge orders a party to do or not do something for a specific period of time. Examples of a TRO include: Staying away from and/or having no contact with you, including neighbors, co-workers, friends, family, and landlords or tenants.
The burden of proof is on the protected party to prove to the court by a preponderance of the evidence that there is a reasonable apprehension of future abuse.