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Oregon Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 107.700, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: temporary custody, visitations, counseling, support |
| Duration of Order | Temporary: 1 year restraining order, effective until expires or terminated by court |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Contempt |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any person who has been the victim of abuse within preceding 180 days |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to county sheriff, and entered into Law Enforcement Data System |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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