2006-08-13 04:32:40 · 6 answers · asked by donnie m 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A no-contact order is valid for the entire STATE, and most states will enforce it if you cross state lines, too.
2006-08-13 05:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally yes.
A "no contact" order is a form of injunction, where the court orders a person to do or not to do something.
There are generally two parts to such an order. Most common is a prohibition against approaching within a certain physical distance. However, it's also possible to put restrictions on the defendant's ability to contact the plaintiff through any other means, by phone or email for instance.
The order is directed against the person of the defendant, so as long as the court has jurisdiction over the defendant, the order is valid. And because of the Full Faith and Credit Clause (Article IV) of the Constitution, any other court in the country must recognize the validity and enforceability of the court order.
2006-08-13 12:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once a civil protective order (restraining order) is entered, the distance is set based on what they determing to be a safe distance to protect the "victim." Standard is usually 500 feet, but depending on the judge and what allegedly happened, it can incumpass any distance. And based on the Full Faith and Credit act, its valid anywhere in the United States.
2006-08-13 11:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Hollywood 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about a restraining order. I looked online and found lots of sites about why and why not they work, but I did not find any information as to what distance a judge can put on the restraining order. I would call your local public defenders office and ask them.
2006-08-13 11:38:52 · answer #4 · answered by kimberleibenton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The restraint is usually involving the distance around a person, such as not being within 1000 yards of the person named, no matter where they are. It also includes not sending mail, emails, telephone contact, telegrams, notes, etc. So it does involve the entire U.S.
2006-08-13 12:04:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judges can essentially do anything they want. The only way to stop them is through impeachment or appeal to a higher court. I know we are told they have to follow the law, but how often do we see cases where they just seem to be making it up as they go along.
2006-08-13 11:40:55 · answer #6 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋