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The no contact order of protection prohibits the seven forms of abuse above, and also prohibits the defendant from coming about the plaintiff (coming within eyeshot of the plaintiff, where ever she/he may be). That means at home, at work, on the public streets, or anywhere else.

If a judge grants an order of protection against you, you face significant legal consequences. In Tennessee, a person who violates the terms of an order of protection may be arrested and subjected to criminal charges.

Filing a petition for contempt of court is relatively simple in the state of Tennessee, all you need are the proper forms and the reasons for contempt. Acquire the proper contempt of court forms. These forms can be obtained from the court clerks' office, or they can be downloaded off many of the court websites.

Contempt proceedings can be initiated either by filing an application or by the court itself suo moto. In both the cases, contempt proceedings must be initiated within one year from the date on which contempt is alleged to have been committed.

Tennessee law allows an Order of Protection to be in effect for up to one year, but it can be extended if the order is violated.

If you believe the protection order was granted improperly or that it is no longer needed, you can file a motion asking the court to “dissolve” (terminate or cancel) the protection order. After you file the motion, the court will decide whether or not to schedule a hearing.

Fill out the petition for contempt. You'll need the case number, your personal information and your attorney information, if you have retained one, in addition to the reason why you are filing for contempt. The reasons vary, and the specific court you are in will have a list of applicable reasons.

Only the judge can modify or remove a No Contact Order. While No Contact Orders are typically imposed at the beginning of most criminal cases such as Assault, Harassment, Trespass and Malicious Mischief, the parties can petition the judge modify or lift the No Contact Order.

The victim will state the facts that explain what happened and why he or she is in immediate need of protection. Temporary Orders are usually issued, prohibiting the other party from contacting the victim, and a hearing for a longer-term Order of Protection will be set for 15 days after the issuance.