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Colorado Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 14-4-101, et seq.; 18-6-803.5 |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude party from dwelling or dwelling of another; regarding minor child: temporary custody; Emergency order: restrain from threatening, molesting, injuring, or contacting another or minor children of either; excluding from dwelling, if minor child, temporary custody |
| Duration of Order | Emergency: maximum close of business on 3rd day following issue, unless continued |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Class 2 misdemeanor unless prior conviction under § or other restraining order: Class 1 misdemeanor |
| Who May Apply for Order | - |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | No |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Law enforcement agency with jurisdiction to enforce the order |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Contempt of court |
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