Protection Orders

A protection order is a court order that restricts contact between the defendant and the protected party while a case is pending. Violating the order can result in additional criminal charges.

Protection order proceedings can have significant legal and personal consequences, making legal guidance important for individuals seeking or responding to an order.

Protection orders may require the surrender of firearms and can prohibit future firearm possession or purchases while the order remains in effect.

Yes. A protection order remains legally enforceable even if both parties agree to communicate or resume contact.

Protection orders often require a restrained person to avoid contact with the protected party and stay away from specified locations such as homes, workplaces, schools, or other designated places.

Protection orders may be issued in civil cases based on safety concerns or in criminal cases as a condition of bond, probation, or other court proceedings.

Colorado protection orders generally include Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs), Permanent Protection Orders (PPOs), and Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs), each with different procedures and durations.

A protection order is a legal order intended to prevent one person from contacting or approaching another person in order to protect against harassment, abuse, threats, or other harmful conduct.

Violating a protection order can result in new criminal charges, bond violations, and additional penalties that may significantly worsen an existing case.

A no-contact order prohibits communication or interaction between the defendant and the protected person. These orders are commonly issued in domestic violence cases.

Protection orders are court orders that may restrict contact between a defendant and an alleged victim during a criminal case. They often prohibit harassment, intimidation, or contact with protected individuals.