Conozca la Ley: Connecticut
ACTUALIZADA 23 de julio, 2007
If you are planning to move to CT or are going to be in CT for any reason, your protection or restraining order can be enforced.
- General Rules for Out-of-State orders in CT
- Will my abuser be notified if I register my protection order?
- Can I have my out-of-state restraining order changed, extended, or canceled in CT?
- What can I do if the court that issued my order tells CT that my order has changed or is no longer valid?
- I was granted temporary custody with my out-of-state protection order. Will I still have temporary custody of my children in CT?
- Registering your Out-of-State order in CT
General Rules for Out-of-State orders in CT
arribaWill my abuser be notified if I register my protection order?
No. The state of CT will not notify your abuser if you register your protection order.
arribaCan I have my out-of-state restraining order changed, extended, or canceled in CT?
No. Only the state that issued your restraining order can change, extend, or cancel the order. You cannot have this done by a court in Connecticut.
To have your order changed, extended, or canceled, you will have to file a motion or petition in the court where the order was issued. You may be able to request that you attend the court hearing by telephone rather than in person, so that you do not need to return to the state where the abuser is living. To find out more information about how to modify a restraining order, see the How to Get a Restraining Order page for the state where your order was issued.
If your order does expire while you are living in Connecticut, you may be able to get a new one issued in Connecticut but this may be difficult to do if no new incidents of abuse have occurred in Connecticut. To find out more information on how to get a restraining order in Connecticut, visit our CT How to Get a Restraining Order page.
arribaWhat can I do if the court that issued my order tells CT that my order has changed or is no longer valid?
You will have to contact the court that issued your order to find out why your order has changed or is no longer valid. The police in Connecticut cannot enforce an order that has expired or has been canceled in the issuing state.
If this does happen, you may want to contact a lawyer or domestic violence organization in your area. They may be able to answer some of your questions, or help you fill out the necessary court forms to petition for a new order in CT. You will find information on legal assistance and domestic violence organizations in CT on the CT Where to Find Help page.
arribaI was granted temporary custody with my out-of-state protection order. Will I still have temporary custody of my children in CT?
Yes. As long as the child custody provision complies with certain federal laws,* Connecticut can enforce a temporary custody order that is a part of a protection order.
To have someone read over your order and tell you if it meets these standards, contact a lawyer in your area. To find a lawyer in your area click here CT Finding a Lawyer.
* The federal laws are the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) or the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), and the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act of 1980.