Arresto por violar una orden de protección personal

Explicación Simple

Si alguien rompe las reglas de una orden de protección, puede ser arrestado. Si tiene 17 años o más, puede ir a la cárcel por 93 días y pagar hasta $500 en multa.

Es como cuando un niño rompe las reglas en casa y tiene que enfrentar una consecuencia, como no poder salir a jugar. Las reglas están para proteger a todos.

Ejemplo Práctico

María tiene una orden de protección contra su exnovio, Juan. Si Juan la visita y rompe esa orden, la policía puede arrestarlo y llevarlo ante un juez en menos de 24 horas para que explique por qué no siguió la orden.

Penalidades

Hasta 93 días de cárcel y multa de hasta $500 si el infractor tiene 17 años o más.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

(i) If the individual restrained or enjoined is 17 years of age or older, to criminal contempt of court and, if found guilty of criminal contempt, to imprisonment for not more than 93 days and to a fine of not more than $500.00. (ii) If the individual restrained or enjoined is less than 17 years of age, to the dispositional alternatives listed in section 18 of chapter XIIA of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.18. (2) An individual arrested under this section shall be brought before the family division of the circuit court having jurisdiction in the cause within 24 hours after arrest to answer to a charge of contempt for violating the personal protection order, at which time the court shall do each of the following: (a) Set a time certain for a hearing on the alleged violation of the personal protection order. The hearing shall be held within 72 hours after arrest, unless extended by the court on the motion of the arrested individual or the prosecuting attorney. (b) Set a reasonable bond pending a hearing of the alleged violation of the personal protection order. (c) Notify the prosecuting attorney of the criminal contempt proceeding. (d) Notify the party who procured the personal protection order and his or her attorney of record, if any, and direct the party to appear at the hearing and give evidence on the charge of contempt. (3) In circuits in which the circuit court judge may not be present or available within 24 hours after arrest, an individual arrested under this section shall be taken before the district court within 24 hours after arrest, at which time the district court shall set bond and order the defendant to appear before the family division of circuit court in the county for a hearing on the charge. If the district court will not be open with