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Protection Order Violation

Domestic Violence DefenseC.R.S. § 18-6-803.5

Knowingly violating the terms of a valid protection order.

Frequently asked questions

How are Protection Order Violation cases handled in the Combined Court?

Protection Order Violation cases in Littleton are handled by the Arapahoe County Combined Court, which sits in the 18th Judicial District. As a combined court, it hears both county-court and district-court matters.

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Is this a misdemeanor or a felony, because somebody at the jail told me one thing and a friend told me something completely different?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "It is a misdemeanor for someone to violate a court-ordered restraining order in Colorado."

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What judicial district covers Protection Order Violation cases?

Adams County falls within the 17th Judicial District, and Protection Order Violation cases there are heard in the Adams County Justice Center.

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Where are Protection Order Violation cases heard?

Protection Order Violation cases connected to Adams County are heard in the Adams County Justice Center, part of the 17th Judicial District.

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Which court hears Protection Order Violation charges, the county court or the district court?

In Denver County, Protection Order Violation charges are handled through the Denver County Court & District Court, part of the 2nd Judicial District. Misdemeanor-level matters are heard on the county-court side and felony-level matters on the district-court side of the same courthouse.

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Who prosecutes Protection Order Violation charges?

Protection Order Violation charges in Adams County are prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District.

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Penalties

  • Background Check Impact of Restraining Order
  • Fine for Restraining Order Violation$250–$5,000
  • Jail Penalty for Restraining Order Violation3–24 months
  • Loss of Access to Children
  • Loss of Home Access
  • Violating a Protection OrderUp to 1 year jail · Up to $1,000
  • Protection Order Violation Penaltyup to 18 months · $5,000

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