For how long would the service of a restraining order be attempted?
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For how long would the service of a restraining order be attempted?
If a person knew that he or she would be served a restraining order against them in the next few days, but he or she left town for say 30 days or more, would he/she still be served the restraining order upon returning? How long can a petition for a restraining order be persued by the officer in charge of delivering if? How many times would they go to persons home? If they were out of town for an extended period, could it still be presented afterwards??
Asked on July 5, 2011 under Criminal Law, Florida
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If a restraining order is issued by a judge, the duration of the restraining order against the person to whom it is issued will be specifically stated in the order, be it 90 days, 18 days or a year. The order itself sets the time period for the restraining order.
The process server or the sheriff will make best efforts to serve the restraining order personally upon the person to be restrained. The amount of time and effort taken to personally serve the restraining depends upon how difficult it is to personally serve the person to be restrained.
In answer to your question, the number of times to go to the home of the person to be restrained will be the number to get the order personally served.
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