Si alguien te está haciendo sentir inseguro, puedes pedirle al juez que prohíba que esa persona se acerque a ti. Esto se llama orden de restricción y puede durar mucho tiempo, incluso para siempre.
Es como poner una barrera invisible alrededor de tu casa para que nadie que te haga daño pueda cruzarla.
Imagina que Ana tiene un exnovio llamado Carlos que la ha amenazado. Ana va a la corte y obtiene una orden de restricción permanente, lo que significa que Carlos no puede acercarse a ella ni intentar comunicarse. Si lo hace, puede ir a prisión.
La violación de una orden de restricción es un delito mayor, con penas de hasta cinco años de prisión.
ting entity, as applicable, the court may issue a permanent restraining order. In determining whether to issue a permanent restraining order, physical injury to the victim or witness is not required. (K) The terms of a permanent restraining order must protect the victim or witness and may include enjoining the respondent from: (1) abusing, threatening to abuse, or molesting the victim, witness, or members of the victim's or witness' family; (2) entering or attempting to enter the victim's or witness' place of residence, employment, education, or other location; and (3) communicating or attempting to communicate with the victim, witness, or members of the victim's or witness' family in a way that would violate the provisions of this section. (L) A permanent restraining order must conspicuously bear the following language: "Violation of this order is a felony criminal offense punishable by up to five years in prison." (M)(1) A permanent restraining order remains in effect for a period of time to be determined by the judge. If a victim or witness is a minor at the time a permanent restraining order is issued on the minor's behalf, the victim or witness, upon reaching the age of eighteen, may file a motion with the circuit court to have the permanent restraining order removed. (2) The court may modify the terms of a permanent restraining order upon request of the complainant, including extending the duration of the order or lifting the order. (N) Notwithstanding another provision of law, a permanent restraining order is enforceable throughout this State. (O) Law enforcement officers shall arrest a respondent who is acting in violation of a permanent restraining order after service and notice of the order is provided. A respondent who is in violation of a permanent restraini
Debes llamar a la policía de inmediato. La persona puede ser arrestada y enfrentará serias consecuencias legales.
El juez decide cuánto tiempo estará en vigor la orden, y puede ser permanente o temporal, dependiendo del caso.
Sí, puedes solicitar al juez que cambie los términos de la orden si crees que es necesario.
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