Can the person who requested the order for protect contact the person it is against?

Full question:

If and order of protection is ganted to a person, is it ok for that person who was granted the protection, to call and harass the person that the order is against? Are they allowed to call the person 1 to 4 times a day? Does that also give the right to change visitation to different dates then what the Judge wrote down?

  • Category: Courts
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  • State: New York

Answer:

Often the restrained person will ask for a mutual stay-away order. If the other party nevers want to see this person again, it may be irrelevant if they are restrained from visiting the restrained person's house. Therefore, by staying away from eachother, their needs may be met and court avoided by stipulating to a mutual order.

Visitation orders must be modified through the court.

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FAQs

If the protected person contacts the restrained party, it is generally considered a violation of the order of protection. This can lead to legal consequences, including potential charges of contempt of court. It is crucial for the protected person to adhere strictly to the terms of the order to avoid further legal complications.