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A criminal case can be filed against the abuser without the victim filing a complaint and even without their help. State and local municipalities have a responsibility to prosecute any and all crimes against their community. Domestic violence is one such crime.

If the only witness to a crime fails to appear at a trial date, then there may be no evidence to proceed, and the case can be dismissed. A prosecutor may ask for an adjournment for good cause. Many judges will adjourn a matter if a witness does not appear.

If you refuse to testify, the court may find you in contempt of court. If you do not show up for the trial, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest.

If the police do not arrest the offender but there is evidence of a misdemeanor or petty crime (less serious offenses than a felony) the police can file a criminal complaint or other charging document in court. This will be mailed to the defendant and requires the defendant to appear in court and answer to the charges.

Victims of crime, and other people who have knowledge about the commission of a crime, are often required to testify at a trial or at other court proceedings. The federal criminal justice system cannot function without the participation of victims and witnesses. ... He/she has some, but not all, of the powers of a judge.

A no contact order is found in criminal court proceedings rather than civil court cases. This means there are typically charges already being filed or pending. The no contact order doesn't include communication via phone call, email, mail, texts, or other forms of communication that do not involve being face to face.

Report Abuse If the restraining order is non criminal, then it wont show up on a criminal background check. However, a civil no contact order is still of public record. If they do a name search for you or your husband, it will probably come up in the search.

A no-contact order prohibits a person from being in physical or verbal contact with another person, whether that is face-to-face or over the phone/internet. This type of order is filed when an action has already taken place.

Prohibited Contact A no contact order usually instructs the defendant not to have any in-person contact with the alleged victim.

A domestic violence restraining order entered after a hearing will usually remain in effect for three to five years. If the person who obtained the order can demonstrate a continuing need for protection, the order can be renewed for an additional five years.

A "no contact order" means that the defendant is precluded from having any contact and or communication with the victim or the person under the protection of the no contact order. This includes but is not limited to letters, emails, text messages or messages delivered through a third party.

The violation of a no contact order is a crime. The violator will be held in contempt of court and can be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. ... If another crime is committed while violating the no contact order, such as carrying a weapon, or breaking and entering, the penalties will become more severe.

The No Contact Order prohibits contact between the defendant and the victim. ... Both seek to protect victims of domestic violence. We hope that you have found this information to be helpful in understanding the differences between a Civil Protective Order and a No Contact Order in Indiana.

Duration of Order If no hearing is requested by either party within 30 days, the ex parte order for protection can last for two years after the date it was given unless another date is ordered by the court.