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No, but violations of such do. A restraining order is a civil order.
It is illegal to evade a civil restraining order. Once you evade it, you may be held in contempt of court. You may also face criminal sanctions.
If it was only a CIVIL COURT restraining order, it will not appear on your criminal record. HOWEVER, if there was any criminal action associated with it, or which was the cause for it being issued, (e.g.: domestic battery), THAT is a criminal matter and it WILL appear on your criminal record.
Your question is unclear. If what is a misdemeanor? A protective or restraining order is a civil, not a criminal, order. The violation is typically a criminal offense. What criminal offense and how it is punished varies.
Depends on the reason for the restraining order but I don't think, considering its temporary for whatever reason, it would count as a criminal offense.
A restraining order is a civil court action and does not appear on your criminal history record - UNLESS - you were arrested for domestic violence BEFORE the order was issued - OR - were arrested as a result of violating the order. In those cases it WILL show up.
The charge IS "Violation of a Restraining Order."
If it was a civil court restraining order, it will not appear on your criminal history record.If it was associated with a criminal domestic violence or domestic battery charge, this type of record is not expungable.
Contacted you HOW? In person? By phone? By third party? If they are violating the provisions of the restraining order you will have to notify the court and/or (depending on your state) swear out a warrant against them. REMINDER: Restraining orders are orders of the CIVIL court and cannot be enforced by the police who can ONLY enforce CRIMINAL law.
If no criminal charges accompanied the incident that brought about the restraining order, there will be no record of it on your criminal history. However, if there was a criminal incident connected with it (e.g.: assault or battery - etc), THAT offense will remain on your adult criminal history record.
For an individual to abstain from a restraining order in the United States, do not create or cause any criminal activities. A restraining order can last several days to years, depending on the case.
Each state enacts laws pertaining to such issues. In some jurisdictions the entry will remain until it (ORS, NCO, DVPO, WPO etc.) is vacated by the court. Restraining orders are not usually not open public records and are available to "those persons with need to know" and at the discretion of the issuing judge. My understanding is a restraining order has to be renewed every three years?or less according to the Judge that made the order. Check with your local court recorders office or your local family law facilitator.