What further action do I need to take to insure the safety of my children after threats have been made to them?
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What further action do I need to take to insure the safety of my children after threats have been made to them?
There was an EPO placed on an individual from myself, my husband, and our 2 minor children. This individual has broken the EPO and threatened me and my children in writing. I have turned all of this information to the police but no actions have been taken. Where do I need to go from here to insure the safety of my children?
Asked on December 26, 2011 under Criminal Law, Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I presume the term "EPO" means emergency protective order? If so and the person against whom the order was issued has broken it but law enforcement has done nothing about it to your satisfaction, I suggest that you immediately contact the district attorney's office in your county about its violation and have a face to face meeting with the investigator who most likely will meet with you about it.
In the alternative, I suggest that you consult with an attorney who has experience in dealing with protective orders, most likely a family law attorney to assist you and your family with the violation of the protective order that you have written about.
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