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§ 9-15-212. Effect of no contact order

A no contact order shall prohibit the person from making contact, directly or through an agent, except under such conditions as may be provided in the order.

§ 9-15-214. Denial of relief prohibited

The circuit court shall not deny a petitioner relief solely because the act of domestic or family violence and the filing of the petition did not occur within one hundred twenty (120) days.

§ 9-15-215. Factors in determining custody and visitation

(a) In addition to other factors that a circuit court shall consider in a proceeding in which the temporary custody of a child or temporary visitation by a parent is at issue and in which the court has made a finding of domestic or family violence, the court shall consider: (1) As primary the safety […]

§ 9-15-216. Mutual orders of protection — Separate orders of protection

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a circuit court shall not grant a mutual order of protection to opposing parties. (b) Separate orders of protection restraining each opposing party may only be granted in cases in which each party: (1) Has properly filed and served a petition for an order of […]

§ 9-15-201. Petition — Requirements generally

(a) All petitions under this chapter shall be verified. (b) The petition shall be filed in the county where the petitioner resides, where the alleged incident of abuse occurred, or where the respondent may be served. (c) (1) A petition for relief under this chapter may be filed in the circuit court. (2) A petition […]