is a protective order criminal or civil matter

[lecktor]

What is the name of your state?utah
i was the respondant in a protectve order in 1996 how can i move for dismissal and is it a criminal or civil matter? Also can i move for the dissmissal in a response to a divorce petition?

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state?utah
i was the respondant in a protectve order in 1996 how can i move for dismissal and is it a criminal or civil matter? Also can i move for the dissmissal in a response to a divorce petition?

Protective orders are generally civil, but if you violate them, then it could be a criminal matter.

Do you think a nine-year old PO is still in effect?

 

[lecktor]

it still is affect POs never expire they must be removed by the court

 

[seniorjudge]

it still is affect POs never expire they must be removed by the court

And does it say on your copy of the order that was issued against you that it lasts forever?

 

[LdiJ]

Why, after all of these years, do you want it changed anyway?

 

[lecktor]

so i can see my kids with out the fear of her calling the cops

 

[seniorjudge]

so i can see my kids with out the fear of her calling the cops

None of us know her and none of us can tell you if she will call the cops or not.

Remember, you are the one who said you had an order of protection against you that lasted forever.