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Wisconsin Protective Orders Laws
More Information on Protective Order Laws
| Code Section | 813.12; 813.122 |
| Activity Addressed by Order | Enjoin contact; exclude from dwelling; regarding minors: reasonable visitation; surrender of firearms, unless respondent is a peace officer |
| Duration of Order | Injunction: maximum 4 years or until child victim is 18 years, whichever is first |
| Penalty for a Violation of Order | If knowingly violates, jail maximum 9 months and/or fine maximum $1,000 |
| Who May Apply for Order | Any person, or parent, stepparent or guardian of child victim |
| Can Fees Be Waived? | - |
| Order Transmission to Law Enforcement | Copy to law enforcement agency with jurisdiction within 24 hrs.; made available to other agencies through a verification system |
| Civil Liability for Violation of Order | - |
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