Protection Order Attorney In Colorado Springs

What Is A Protection Order?

A protection order, also known as a restraining order, is a court order that is designed to protect an individual from physical harm, threats, harassment, or other forms of abuse from another person. It is also known as a protective order or an order of protection.

In addition to protecting family members from threats of violence – and actual violence – protection orders can also protect potential witnesses from being harassed by defendants .

In Colorado, there are three types of protection orders:

1. Emergency Protection Order (EPO): This is a temporary protection order that can be issued by a judge or a magistrate if the victim is in immediate danger of harm. It is usually issued without a hearing and is valid for 72 hours.
2. Temporary Protection Order (TPO): This is a protection order that is issued after a hearing, where both the victim and the alleged abuser are present. It is valid for up to 14 days and can be extended for up to one year.
3. Permanent Protection Order (PPO): This is a protection order that is issued after a hearing, where both the victim and the alleged abuser are present. It is valid for up to two years and can be extended for up to a maximum of five years.

A protection order can require the alleged abuser to stay away from the victim, their home, workplace, or school. It can also require the abuser to have no contact with the victim, including phone calls, emails, or text messages. Violating a protection order is a criminal offense in Colorado and can result in arrest and additional charges.

How Can You Get A Protection Order?

A person only needs to say that they were threatened, harassed or hurt by someone, and that someone is likely to hurt, threaten or harass them again if no protection from this individual is granted. Only a sworn statement or affidavit is needed to get a temporary restraining order, no evidence or proof is required!

The offending party must be personally served with a copy of the temporary restraining order, including all of the important details of a permanent restraining order request.

Note: the above is only for a temporary restraining order, which is issued for 14 days. If a permanent restraining order is needed, the Court will consider a written order to make the protection order permanent.

The Kohn Law Firm can work on your behalf to get you the protection you need, whether it be in the form or a temporary or permanent restraining order.

Domestic Violence Protection Order

In a Colorado Law passed in 2013, anyone who is charged with domestic violence must surrender any ammunition and any firearms within 24 hours of release from jail or from bonding out from incarceration. The law also states that those who have a protection order filed against them stemming from domestic violence allegations must surrender weapons and ammunition.

The important fact to remember is that you don’t even need to be found guilty of Domestic Violence. The mere accusation of charges are enough to have a TPO placed on you, with a definite possibility of a permanent order in the very near future!

What If You Are Served With A Restraining Order?

If you’ve recently been on the receiving end or a Temporary Restraining Order (TPO) then you need to talk with our Family attorney. A TPO or a permanent restraining order can literally ruin your life as you could lose access to your children, your home, and many of your possessions.

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