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A Maine protection order is issued in an effort to protect a spouse or girlfriend from further harrassment and physical abuse by their partner.\u00a0 These domestic violence orders also can protect any children involved. The no contact order<\/a> specifies the distance that one person must stay away from the filing party, for example 50 yards. This legal document also lists the prohibited means of communication like no phone calls, no Facebook messages, and no other social media contact.<\/p>\n

What If a Temporary Order Is Already in Place?<\/h2>\n

The first thing you need to be aware of is if there is a temporary order in place when you are served the order. A temporary protection order takes effect as soon as it is signed by a judge. However, the defendant must have actual notice of the temporary order, or have been served with the order, in order to be charged with a crime for violating it. Even if you feel that the allegations are false and the case is eventually found in your favor, the temporary order still must be respected or you could face criminal charges. For example, if the temporary order prohibits you from entering a home you shared with the plaintiff, you will be charged with a crime if you enter the house, even if the plaintiff has invited you. Violation of a temporary protection order is a Class D crime that carries penalties of up to 364 days in jail and\/or a fine of up to $2,000.<\/p>\n

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A Maine protection order is issued in an effort to protect a spouse or girlfriend from further harrassment and physical abuse by their partner.\u00a0 These domestic violence orders also can protect any children involved. The no contact order specifies the distance that one person must stay away from the filing party, for example 50 yards. 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