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Violating a restraining order can result in penalties such as fines, jail time, or both, depending on the severity of the violation and the laws of the specific jurisdiction.

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What is the criminal charge for violating restraning order?

The charge IS "Violation of a Restraining Order."


Can a 16 year old be charged with violating a restraining order from calling a parent?

Yes he can.


Can I have a restraining order against your wife when she has one on me?

If she is doing something that gives legal cause for one, maybe. But it would be difficult to prove that she is threatening you and that you are not violating your restraining order.


Will your boyfriend be violating the restraining order because you work at the same place?

Probably yes. _______ The more important question here is why would one still refer to a person with an active restraining order as their boyfriend.


What would happen if a person broke a restraining order?

What state are you living in. Penalties for violating a restraining order are set forth according to state statute. At the very least you will probably be arrested and brought before the judge who issued the order.


Petitioner violating restraining order in Florida?

If the restraining order is against the Petitioner (as in a case where there are counter-petitions), the Petitioner may be arrested by any sheriff's office.Additional: In FL, even if no counter-petition has been sought or awarded, the petitioner is bound by the same restrictions as have been placed against the respondant. As stated above, the petitioner CAN be arrested for violating the provisions their own restraining order. The petitioner cannot use their order as a weapon against the respondant.


What are the consequences of violating a restraining order if its a misdominer?

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.


Does the reason of a restraining order show on a back ground check?

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.


I have a restraining order on a person. they contacted me. what will happen?

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.


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Violating an order cause the plaintiff keeps contacting you?

If the individual that has the restraining order against them persists in contacting you advise either the Police or Sheriff's Department, then return to the court that issued it and advise the judge of the violation.