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Arkansas Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 9-15-201, et. al seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Exclude from dwelling, place of business or employment, school; award temporary support and custody; establish visitation; enforce costs; prevent direct or indirect contact |
| Duration of Order | Minimum 90 days, maximum 2yrs.; may be renewed. Temporary order: maximum 30 days |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Class A misdemeanor: maximum penalty 1 year imprisonment in county jail or maximum fine of $1,000 or both |
| Who May Apply for Order | Family or household member or on behalf of a family or household member who is a minor or adjudicated incompetent |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy issued to law enforcement officer with jurisdiction to accompany petitioner in possession of dwelling or otherwise assist in service of order |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Civil contempt |
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