Do you have to go to court for an injunction?
In most cases only you and the person you’re applying for an injunction against, and any legal representatives, can attend. Read about what to expect when you go to a court hearing. You may be able to have your hearing over a video or phone call if you need extra protection or it’s hard for you to come to court.
What’s the difference between a no contact and an injunction?
An injunction is different than a criminal “no-contact” order. An injunction is a court order against another person who has been physically violent with you and/or has placed you in fear of physical violence.
How does a judge issue a temporary injunction?
The victim is known in court as the petitioner, the other party is the respondent. The petition must be sworn. This means signed in front of a notary or court clerk. The judge may issue a temporary injunction to petitioner before a hearing is held.
Do you have the right to file an injunction?
This information was provided by the Supreme Court, Office of Court Improvement, adopted and edited by the 12th Judicial Circuit WHAT IS AN INJUNCTION? You have the right to file a petition to ask the court to issue an injunction to protect you against violence.
Can a circuit court award an injunction in Virginia?
Section 8.01-620 of the Virginia Code provides that “[e]very circuit court shall have jurisdiction to award injunctions. ” “[T]he grantmg of an injunction is an extraordinary remedy and rests on the sound judicial discretion to be exercised upon consideration of the nature and circumstances of a particular case.”
How is an injunction different from a no contact order?
The injunction process is a civil court process and is not a part of a criminal court proceeding. An injunction is different than a criminal “no-contact” order. An injunction is a court order against another person who has been physically violent with you and/or has placed you in fear of physical violence.
This information was provided by the Supreme Court, Office of Court Improvement, adopted and edited by the 12th Judicial Circuit WHAT IS AN INJUNCTION? You have the right to file a petition to ask the court to issue an injunction to protect you against violence.
What to do if an injunction for protection is violated?
If the Respondent violates any other provisions of the Injunction for Protection, you should go to the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours to file a Motion for Contempt. In order to support or dispute any claims made in the petition filed with the Court, you may bring any witnesses or evidence you have to the scheduled court hearing.
The victim is known in court as the petitioner, the other party is the respondent. The petition must be sworn. This means signed in front of a notary or court clerk. The judge may issue a temporary injunction to petitioner before a hearing is held.