This form is an official Montana form which complies with all applicable state codes and statutes. USLF updates all state forms as is required by state statutes and law.
This form is an official Montana form which complies with all applicable state codes and statutes. USLF updates all state forms as is required by state statutes and law.
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If someone has filed a restraining order against you, you will be served by the police or by mail.If you are served with a restraining order, you should appear at the hearing if you want to contest the order. The judge and the court staff pay close attention to the behavior of everyone in the courtroom.
It does not cost anything to file for an order of protection. Many orders of protection cases are handled without a lawyer however it can often be helpful to have one represent you in court.If you are going to be in court without a lawyer, our Preparing for Court By Yourself section may be useful to you.
A civil harassment restraining order is a court order that helps protect people from violence, stalking, serious harassment, or threats of violence. You can ask for a civil harassment restraining order if: A person has abused (or threatened to abuse), sexually assaulted, stalked, or seriously harassed you, and.
Decide the evidence you want to use.Evidence is what you present in court to prove that the Respondent has harmed or may harm you (and/or your child). Evidence can be your testimony, the testimony of witnesses, documents, photos, or objects such as torn clothing or a weapon.
The court is looking for a description of your relationship to the respondent, when, where, what happened, and who did what to whom. Using the facts of the incident only, keep your statement brief and to the point. Briefly describe the most recent incident of abuse and/or threats of abuse or other behaviors.
Find Childcare. Children are usually not allowed in the courtroom. Make a Safety Plan. Call the courthouse ahead a time to find out about the court's check-in process for domestic violence protection order hearings. Organize Your Paperwork. You should bring: Read Your Paperwork.
It's much like a mini-trial. Your attorney would have the right to cross examine those witnesses, and then put you or other witnesses on to combat it. Then those people can be cross examined, and then at the end, arguments are made for or against the order, and the judge makes a decision.
The court decides what will constitute the evidence for the case. They will send directions to the applicant, their representative and anyone else identified as a party, setting out: the issues of the case that will require evidence. what evidence is needed to decide those issues.