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Massachusetts Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 209A §1, et seq.; 208 §34C |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling (maximum 1 year, may be extended); regarding minors: temporary custody, support; suspend firearms license, monetary compensation, court may recommend batterer's treatment program; alcohol limitations |
| Duration of Order | Maximum 1 year, may be extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Fine: maximum $5,000 and/or jail, maximum 2.5 years and order appropriate treatment |
| Who May Apply for Order | A person suffering from abuse from an adult or minor family or household member. |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to appropriate law enforcement agency |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, civil contempt |
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