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District of Columbia Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 16-1001, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; order counseling; exclude from dwelling and possession of other personal property; regarding minor children: temporary custody, visitations award court costs and attorney fees to petitioner |
| Duration of Order | Temporary protective order: maximum 14 days. General protective order: maximum 1 year unless extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Misdemeanor: fine, maximum $1,000 and/or imprisonment: maximum 180 days |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any person or agency |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | - |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Metropolitan police department |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Contempt |
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