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Michigan Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 600.2950 personal protection order & 2950a |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from premise, work; regarding minors: exclude from minor children, enjoin possession of firearms; deny access to information |
| Duration of Order | Minimum 182 days unless modified |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Civil or criminal contempt: jail, maximum 93 days and fined maximum $500 |
| Who May Apply for Order | Household member, spouse/ex-spouse, parent of one's child, dating relationship. |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | - |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy entered into law enforcement information network by law enforcement agency designated by court in order |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, for false statements made in court |
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