Judges and magistrates issue civil protection orders in Denver and across Colorado under  to please voters and avoid any criticism. When you are issued a civil protection order, your freedom is gone. Fortunately, you are able to apply to modify or dismiss your protection order in Colorado, under certain circumstances. Let's keep reading to learn more about modifying or dismissing a civil protection order in Colorado.

Civil Protection Order Attorney in Douglas County: Dismissing or Modifying a Civil Protection Order

Under C.R.S. 13-14-108, you may apply to modify or dismiss your protection order in Douglas County and across Colorado. However, you must wait at least 2 years after the order has been issued to apply. If you've been convicted of a crime against the protected person since the order was issued, only the protected party can ask the court to modify or dismiss a protection order. In this case, you must obtain a finger print background check to give to the court for the court to consider a motion to modify a protection order filed by the protected party. If you haven't been convicted of a criminal offense against the protected party, you can file  a motion to modify or dismiss your protection order as long as you provide a copy of your motion to modify and provide notice of your hearing to the protected party.

Adams County Attorney for Modifying a Civil Protection Order: Factors a Court Considers Before Modifying or Dismissing a Protection Order

In Adams County and every other area of Colorado, the court will consider all relevant factors in considering whether to modify or dismiss a protection order, including but not limited to:

1. Whether you've complied with the terms of the protection order or met the conditions associated with the protection order, if any;
2. Whether you've volunteered for or been ordered to participate in and have completed domestic violence treatment or sex offender treatment;
3. The time that has lapsed since the protection order was issued;
4. When the last incident of abuse or threat of harm occurred or other relevant information concerning the safety and protection of the protected person;
5. Whether you've been convicted of or pled guilty to any crime since the protection order was issued;
6. Whether any other restraining orders, protective orders or protection orders have been issued against you;
7. The circumstances of the parties, including the proximity of the parties' residences and schools or work places and whether the parties have minor children together;
8. Whether the continued safety of the protected person depends upon the protection order being kept in place.

Protection Order Lawyer in Arapahoe and Jefferson County: Call for Help with Modifying or Dismissing a Protection Order

If you would like to modify or dismiss your protection order in Arapahoe or Jefferson County, call a criminal defense attorney at the O'Malley Law Office right away. The process for modifying or dismissing your civil protection order can be confusing and complicated. You need an experienced lawyer to help walk you through the modification or dismissal process and help you find a better quality of life.  There are many factors not mentioned in this blog which can help you be successful in court.

Get Help Now

If you or a loved one is interested in modifying or dismissing a Civil Protection / Restraining Order in Colorado, be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Then, contact  one of the best criminal lawyers at the O'Malley Law Office who understands the many factors involved. Contact us for a free consultation at 303-830-0880.Request a Free Consultation

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