Violating a Protective Order
Protective orders are issued in family law cases. The orders are issued to prevent contact between the parties or to enforce a court order. The maximum length of the orders vary from state to state, as do the penalties for violating them.
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Time Frame
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Protective orders can last from three months to five years, depending on the state in which the case is heard. Some states allow the orders to be reinstated under varying circumstances, others do not. As of 2010, Ohio allows the longest duration, which is five years.
Fines
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If you violate a protective order, the penalties also vary from state to state. All states impose fines upon the violator, which in some states can be waived if you can prove you are indigent. Fines typically don't exceed $1,000.
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Incarceration
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Many states have penalties that include incarceration, but some allow for the judge to suspend the sentence. According to FindLaw, only eight states require mandatory jail time, with most of them setting the maximum time at one year.
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