Englewood Orders Of Protection Lawyer

Protection orders are relatively easy to obtain, and this is by design. The purpose of this system is to provide legal protection for victims who are under the threat of violence or other harm against them. Therefore, victims only need to show that they were threatened or that any threats against them most likely took place. However, it’s important to remember that while initial orders are fairly easy to get, they are only temporary and will last up to 14 days at the most.

Yes. When you are served a temporary Order of Protection, a hearing will be scheduled within 14 days. At this hearing, you will have the opportunity to plead your case and present evidence in your favor. While courts are concerned with the safety of all parties involved, they will dismiss orders that they deem to be unnecessary.

You may be tempted to go looking for ways you can defeat a protection order without actually violating any of the terms dictated within it. However, we strongly recommend against trying to do this. Not only are you putting yourself at risk for violating one of these terms (and therefore violating the order), but doing so can also work against you significantly at your hearing. It is much better to comply with your order and then litigate your case in court.

Orders of protection are initially good for 14 days, during which time the order will be brought before the court at a hearing. At this hearing, once all of the facts and evidence are laid out from both parties, a judge will determine whether it is necessary to extend the order, modify it in any way, or dismiss it outright. Orders of protection that are not dismissed may be extended for anywhere from a few months out to several years. In rare cases of an extreme safety risk, an order may be made permanent.