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Protective Orders

A person who fails to comply with the relief granted in an Interim, Temporary, and Protective Order is guilty of a crime. The crime is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 60 days.

Filing for Protective and Peace Orders After Hours

When courts are closed, District Court Commissioners may issue Interim Peace and Protective Orders to last until a judge holds a temporary hearing. Peace and Protective Orders are intended to provide protection for the petitioner (person filing the order) and other individuals named in the order. It can order the respondent (person filed against) to stop threatening or committing abuse, to not have contact with persons named in the order, and to stay away from the petitioner’s home or place of employment.

Protective Orders are issued in domestic situations and Peace Orders are for individuals not eligible for relief under the protective order criteria.