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A 50B refers to a Domestic Violence Protection Order, while a 50C refers to a Civil No Contact Order. The terms “50B” and “50C” come from the laws that outline these options, NC General Statutes 50B and 50C.

A 50B refers to a Domestic Violence Protection Order, while a 50C refers to a Civil No Contact Order. The terms “50B” and “50C” come from the laws that outline these options, NC General Statutes 50B and 50C.

(1) Are current or former spouses; (2) Are persons of opposite sex who live together or have lived together; (3) Are related as parents and children, including others acting in loco parentis to a minor child, or as grandparents and grandchildren.

The judge has to determine that you 1) have a personal relationship with the abuser and 2) have suffered an act of domestic violence. The judge has to find these things by a “preponderance of the evidence” which is a legal term that means the judge has to believe it is more likely than not that these things are true.

A Domestic Violence Protective Order (sometimes commonly referred to as a “restraining order” or a “50B order”) is a restraining order that is designed specifically for victims of domestic violence to give them the protection they need from the abuser.

At this trial, both parties can present evidence to show the defendant did, or did not, commit acts of domestic violence against the plaintiff. If the judge awards the 50B domestic violence protective order, they will require the defendant to stay away from the plaintiff.

In North Carolina, a domestic violence protective order, or a 50B order, is awarded by a judge to protect a victim from domestic violence. The offender is forced to stay away from their victim or be arrested on the spot. 50B orders can last for up to one year but can be renewed two years at a time after that.

Yes, plaintiffs may file a Motion to Dismiss. The court sets a date and notifies the defendant. The plaintiff must attend this hearing and tell the judge why they want to drop the complaint.