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Protection Order Violation defense in Brighton, Colorado

Court: Adams County Justice Center, Brighton. Prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 17th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

About this charge

Knowingly violating the terms of a valid protection order.

About Brighton courts

Court: Adams County Justice Center, Brighton. Prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 17th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Denver.

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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Frequently asked questions

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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Where are Protection Order Violation cases heard?

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

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Who prosecutes Protection Order Violation charges?

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

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What judicial district covers Protection Order Violation cases?

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

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