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Mississippi Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 93-21-1, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: temporary custody, visitations, support; restitution for monetary losses suffered as a result of abuse. |
| Duration of Order | Temporary: maximum 10 days, can be extended another 20 days. General: maximum 3 years, may be extended |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Contempt of court: maximum 6 months jail and/or fine, maximum $1,000 |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any parent, adult household member, or next friend on behalf of minors or incompetent |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes, if court finds that abuse has been committed, abuser may be assessed fines. |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | - |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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