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New Mexico Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 40-13-2, et seq., 31-19-1 |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: visitation, support |
| Duration of Order | Emergency: 72 hrs.; maximum: 6 months, may be extended for 6 months |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Misdemeanor: jail maximum 1 year and/or fine maximum $1,000. If 2nd or subsequent: jail minimum 72 consecutive hours |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any victim of domestic abuse |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to local law enforcement agency |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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