How long is the Protective Order/No Contact Order valid?
A civil protective order is valid for 1 year from the date it is issued. The order may be renewed for up to 1 additional year if proved necessary. A no contact order issued as a result of criminal proceedings is valid during the pendency of the case. Once the case is closed (either by conviction or acquittal) the no contact order as a condition of pretrial release must be terminated. However, if the defendant is convicted, a new no contact order as a condition of sentencing may be issued. This no contact order is valid for the duration of the defendant's sentence. Once the defendant is no longer serving his/her sentence, the no contact order must be terminated. At this time, if you still desire a protective order against the defendant, you must request a civil protective order. You may learn about these requests on the Protective Orders page.

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1. Do I need an attorney to get a Protective Order?
2. How do I get a Protective Order/No Contact Order?
3. How long is the Protective Order/No Contact Order valid?
4. Once I get my Protective Order/No Contact Order, what should I do with it?
5. What if I don't want the no contact order issued by the Prosecutor's Office?
6. What if the defendant violates the Protective Order/No Contact Order?
7. What is a Protective Order/No Contact Order?