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New York Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | Jud. Ct. Acts §§655, 656 |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling, school, employment; regarding minors: visitation; counseling; reimburse reasonable expenses |
| Duration of Order | Temporary order: 4 calendar days |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Contempt |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any person |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | - |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to sheriff's office or police department in county or city in which petitioner resides |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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