Miscellaneous

What kind of restraining order can I get in Massachusetts?

What kind of restraining order can I get in Massachusetts?

Understanding the Restraining Order ProcessGeneral InformationThere is only one type of order that is issued under Massachusetts Gen. Laws Chapter 209A, with a lot of variable terms. They can be ‘no contact’ orders, or ‘no abuse’ orders.

Can a former girlfriend still be charged under the 209a law?

Defendant who had permission by former girlfriend to enter her home was still required to leave when each of her children came home because the children had the right to individual protection under the 209A order, and so could be charged with multiple offenses stemming from the same activity.

Can a court issue a restraining order without following the law?

Many courts issue restraining orders without following the requirements of the law (which are already so flimsy as to be a mockery.) If a person comes in to court (called the ‘complainant’ or ‘plaintiff’) and whines about feeling ‘fear’, a court will often issue an order, even though many times it is improper and illegal to do it.

How to appeal a false allegation retraining order?

This means, if the situation changes or you find information of previous false testimony, or other things of that sort, you can file a motion to vacate the order. What About Appeals?To appeal a restraining order, one must file an appeal with the Massachusetts Appeals Court, in Boston.

Defendant who had permission by former girlfriend to enter her home was still required to leave when each of her children came home because the children had the right to individual protection under the 209A order, and so could be charged with multiple offenses stemming from the same activity.

Understanding the Restraining Order ProcessGeneral InformationThere is only one type of order that is issued under Massachusetts Gen. Laws Chapter 209A, with a lot of variable terms. They can be ‘no contact’ orders, or ‘no abuse’ orders.

Is it possible to get a restraining order against someone?

The anti-gun wackos can disarm a huge chunk of the populace without the inconvenience of legislation. The pro-tax crowd can clamor for more money ‘for the children’. The educrats can enhance their power by denying school records to anyone with a restraining order.

This means, if the situation changes or you find information of previous false testimony, or other things of that sort, you can file a motion to vacate the order. What About Appeals?To appeal a restraining order, one must file an appeal with the Massachusetts Appeals Court, in Boston.