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Virginia Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 16.1-253, et seq. |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling or provide alternative housing; regarding minors: visitations; use of motor vehicle |
| Duration of Order | Emergency: 72 hrs. after issuance |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | Contempt of court and Class 1 misdemeanor; no suspension of term |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any person or the court. |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | Yes |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to local police department or sheriff's office |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | Yes, contempt of court |
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