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North Carolina Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 50B-1, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: temporary custody, visitations, support, counseling; prohibit purchase of a firearm; court costs and attorney fees |
| Duration of Order | 1 year; may be renewed for an additional year |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Class A1 misdemeanor |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any aggrieved party; a minor may be represented by a person who resides with or has custody |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to police department of city of victim's residence or sheriff of county police department where victim resides |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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