Legal Question in Family Law in Utah
Restraining Order Violation
If one has a restraining order issued against someone and then continues to have contact with that person does this not nullify the restraining order? Can one be held responsible if the ''victim'' will NOT stay away from them.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Restraining Order Violation
If person #1 gets a restraining order against #2 and then initiates contact with #2 the courts will generally treat the order as nullified - but both take a big risk. This is because the restraining order comes from the State of Utah and neither person #1 or #2 does not have legal authority to change the terms of the restraining order. Any attempt by either party to change the terms of the order without court approval is a crime and can result in jail time for either #1 or #2. The proper procedure is to return to court to get the order lifted.
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