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Maine Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 15 §321, 19A§4001 et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling, school, or work; support regarding minors: temporary custody, visitations; counseling, court costs and attorney's fee; prohibition from possession of a firearm; order termination of a life insurance policy |
| Duration of Order | Temporary: remains in effect pending service of final order. General: maximum 2 years, may be extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Class D crime; if violation of order of support: contempt |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any abused family or household member; if minor, person responsible for the child or representative of Department of Human Services |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes, may be waived |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | For temporary emergency or interim relief; copy to law enforcement agency as soon as possible. General: copy to law enforcement agency most likely to enforce order |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | - |
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