A Utah Protective Order is a court order issued in the state of Utah that is designed to protect a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or harassment from further abuse. The purpose of the order is to stop the abuser from contacting the victim and limit their ability to come near the victim. There are two types of Utah Protective Orders; temporary orders and permanent orders. Temporary orders are issued without a hearing and are valid for up to 30 days. Permanent orders are issued after a hearing and are valid for up to 18 months. Both types of orders may include orders that prohibit the abuser from contacting the victim, visiting the victim's home or workplace, and possessing a firearm.
Utah Protective Order
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It expressly requires the alleged abuser to have no personal contact with the victim, not threaten or harass the victim or go onto the premises of the victim's residence or anywhere the victim is temporarily living. The prohibition on personal contact includes sending messages through third parties.
Violation of protective order. intentionally or knowingly violates that order after having been properly served or having been present, in person or through court video conferencing, when the order was issued.
If the victim violates the order, there are no criminal penalties as the victim is not the one legally bound by the order. However, no-contact and other protective orders often come with both civil and criminal components.
As a first offense, violating a protective order is treated as a misdemeanor crime. It is punishable by up to a year in the county jail, or a fine of up to $1,000, or both. In domestic abuse situations, a protective order may be violated repeatedly. A subsequent violation of a protective order is a felony offense.
Per Utah Code of Criminal Procedure §77-36-2.4, an alleged perpetrator faces criminal charges if he or she knowingly or intentionally violates an ex parte protective order or protective order.
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.
Private Records Only the parties, their lawyers and a few others can view and copy the record. A few examples of private records include: Petition for divorce. Request for protective order.