What is the difference between a no contact order and a protection order?
First off there is a difference; a no-contact order is criminal and and protective order is civil. In order to have a protective order put in place, a party needs to go to the courthouse and file an application to have a protective order put in place against a certain person.
How can you prove someone is harassing you?
To prove that someone harassed you and that that behavior caused a detrimental effect on you, you would need to provide evidence such as:
- Proof of similar threats from the same person in the past.
- Footage of the incident(s)
- Testimonies from witnesses.
What’s a peaceful contact order?
A peaceful contact order is a type of order that restrains the person from contacting or physical distance to a person when there is possible domestic violence.
How do I get a peaceful contact order?
A Peaceful Contact Order may be issued in a domstic violence case after a Stay Away Order or Emergency Protective Order has been issued if the complainant comes forward and tells the District Attorney and the Judge that continued contact with the person arrested is wanted.
What is a no violence order?
Usually a judge will order either “no contact” or “no hostile contact.” No hostile contact or no violent contact means that you can still have contact with the other party but it must not be argumentative or hostile in any way.
What is criminal order?
A criminal order is a legally binding order that protects a person from potential harm. The most common type of criminal order is a restraining order, but there are other types available.
What is a no negative contact order?
A no negative contact order simply requires you not to have any negative contact with the alleged victim. In effect, it protects the alleged victim from further acts of violence, sexual abuse, threats, stalking, and harassment.
What can you do if you are being harassed by a neighbor?
Get a restraining order if your neighbor is threatening you or acting dangerously. File a police report (the police may not take action but it will at least be on record) File a noise complaint with your landlord or the police. Start the process of suing your neighbor for harassment (read on for more information)
Is calling the police on someone harassment?
The short answer is: Maybe. It might seem like calling the police is the best thing to do if someone is stalking or harassing you or someone you know. This means that more isolated incidents of harassment may not even be considered criminal.
