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North Dakota Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 14-07.1, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: temporary custody, visitations, support, counseling; surrender of firearm; court costs and attorney fees; awarding use of personal property |
| Duration of Order | Temporary: maximum 30 days |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Class A misdemeanor and contempt of court. If 2nd or subsequent: Class C felony |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any family or household member or any other person where court finds relationship is sufficient to warrant issuance of domestic violation protective order |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy transmitted by close of business to local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over victim's residence |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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