Civil Protection Orders in DC (for domestic violence victims) A civil protection order is a civil order that protects you from abuse by a current or former spouse, domestic partner, intimate/dating partner, relative (by blood or marriage/domestic partnership),...
What are the consequences of violating a Civil Protection Order in DC? It is important to understand all of the provisions of a civil protection order (CPO), if a judge has granted one against you as a violation can lead to an additional criminal charge. This offense...
