Restraining Orders

THIS IS FOR A CRIMINAL RO - THERE IS DIFFERENT SAMPLE LANG FOR A CIVIL RO
Although I cannot speak to the specific situation that you are asking about, I can tell you that in general, restraining orders usually only go “one way,” which means that the order generally only applies to the defendant’s behavior, not the victim’s. For example, if the order says “no contact,” generally, only the defendant is ordered not to contact the victim, not the other way around. It is generally the responsibility of the defendant, not the victim, to stay within the bounds of the order. Therefore, even if a victim is the one to initiate contact, the defendant may still be arrested for violating the protection order if s/he participates in a conversation with the victim or violates any other terms of the order. A victim generally cannot violate his or his/her own order of protection although there may be exceptions to this general rule.

Again, since I am not specifically familiar with STATE laws and procedures, you might want to talk to a lawyer in your state for advice if you are concerned at all about what consequences there can be to you if you make contact. Here is a link for lawyers, some of which may be free or low-cost if you qualify:LINK