Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

Lifting a No Contact Order

I'm working very hard, unsure of the court system or it's procedures myself, to get a no contact order lifted that is place. My boyfriend was charged because of a single threat he made to me and was already sentanced. It was a very unusual circumstance and I am not afraid of him at all and know that he will not ever hurt me or do something like that agian. We do have a son together. I have contacted several people, victim advocates, probation and the judge. I have sent a letter requesting a hearing but I don't feel that anyone is taking my wishes into consideration and I need the no contact order lifted. My boyfriend and I are very close and he needs to be in his son's life and help me with the responsibilites. He is taking domestic abuse classes and has not violated his probation. I need help because no one seems to give me the same answer as to how I can get this order lifted or why it's so hard to figure out. I'm hoping the judge will grant me a hearing but it's completely up to them so if they don't I have no idea what the next step would be. Is there anything I should be doing or a way to go about all this that will actually result in anything or is it completely impossible?


Asked on 3/18/09, 5:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: Lifting a No Contact Order

Generally, the person who is the object of a "no contact order" condition of pretrial release can persuade a judge to lift it. How? By going to court. making the request, and assuring the judge there is no fear or reason to fear. Also, you could retain a lawyer to help enforce your rights under the victims right statute.

FFI: http://www.liberty-lawyer.com/domesticcrimecharges.html

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Answered on 3/19/09, 9:02 pm


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