What happens at the end of the year or effective date?

If a 209A Order is issued by the judge for a year, you must return to the court for an extension of the Order at the end of that year or the Order will expire. The judge may grant or deny the 209A Order after speaking with you. If the judge grants the Order, you will receive a Temporary Order for up to ten days. A court date will be scheduled within 10 court days for you to return to court for a Permanent Order, which lasts for a year and can be renewed. Keep your copy of the Order with you at all times. 

The judge will also order the abuser to surrender all guns and gun permits he or she possesses. The police will deliver (serve) a copy of the Order to your abuser and will keep a copy on file at the police station. It is important to provide the abuser’s home, work, or other likely addresses so that the police can serve the Order as quickly as possible and provide the required notice of the next court date.

A violation of certain terms of a 209A Order (orders to vacate the premises, refrain from abuse and have no contact with you) requires that the police arrest your abuser. A violation of a 209A Order, once the abuser has notice of the Order, is a criminal offense.

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1. What will the Judge do before speaking with you?
2. What happens next?
3. What about child custody and visitation?
4. What Relief can I ask for on an application?
5. How can I get an order in District Court?
6. Where can I get a 209A Order?
7. What is the legal definition of Abuse?
8. What is a 209A order?
9. What questions are asked on the forms?
10. What happens at the end of the year or effective date?
11. What is a 10 day hearing?
12. What happens if an arrest is made?
13. What happens if the order is violated?
14. Can a minor obtain a 209A Order?
15. What should you do if you want to change the terms of the order?
16. Will the intervention stop the abuse?
17. What happens after the arraignment?
18. What happens in the arraignment?