What can a mutual order of protection do?

A “mutual” order of protection prohibits BOTH parties from abusing, molesting, or interfering with the privacy or rights of each other.

What happens if you fail to comply with an order of protection?

The order limits the adverse party’s behavior by specifying the conduct allowed and prohibited. Failure to comply with an order can result in arrest and prosecution. To explore this concept, consider the following Order of Protection definition.

How long does a temporary protection order last?

A temporary order provides victims with immediate protection and lasts up to 30 days. At the end of that time, a hearing takes place. At the hearing, a judge determines if the case warrants protection for a greater length of time.

What are the different types of protection orders?

While an order will not necessarily prevent abuse, it allows the victim to notify police and have the abuser arrested. Most courts offer various types of orders, including emergency protection orders (“EPO”) and permanent protection orders (“PPO”).

What can an adverse party do with a protection order?

The adverse party can file a Motion to Modify the protection order, and the court might schedule a hearing on the motion. If an extended protection order is issued, the adverse party can file an appeal to the district court, and the district court might affirm, modify, or vacate the order.

Can a protection order be served outside of Clark County?

If (1) you have provided insufficient information to locate the adverse party, or (2) the adverse party is a minor, or (3) the adverse party resides outside Clark County or in another state, it will be your responsibility to contact the proper law enforcement agency where the adverse party resides in order to have the protection order served.

What can I do after a protection order is issued?

The adverse party has three options after the protection order is issued: The adverse party can file a Motion to Dissolve the protection order, and the court might schedule a hearing on the motion. The applicant can appear at the hearing to oppose the adverse party’s motion.

What happens if you violate a temporary protection order?

Any person who intentionally violates a temporary order is guilty of a gross misdemeanor (unless a more severe penalty is provided by law for the act that constitutes the violation), which is punishable by not more than one year in jail and up to a $2,000 fine.