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Nebraska Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 42-901, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling or any other place specified by court; regarding minors; temporary custody |
| Duration of Order | Maximum: 1 year unless modified |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Class II misdemeanor if knowingly violated; Class I misdemeanor if violator has prior conviction for violating order; Class IV felony if violator has prior conviction for violating same order |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any victim of domestic abuse |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes, in good faith |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to local police department, local law enforcement agent and local sheriff's office |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | - |
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