Restraining Orders

In Minnesota, if a person is guilty of a misdemeanor violation, s/he could be imprisoned for up to 90 days, fined up to $1,000, or both.¹

If s/he is found guilty of a gross misdemeanor violation, s/he could be imprisoned for up to one year, fined up to $3,000, or both.²

If the abuser is found guilty of a felony violation, s/he could be imprisoned for more than one year, fined up to $10,000, or both.³  The length of possible jail time and the amount of the potential fine will depend on many factors and will ultimately be determined by the judge.  See What happens if the abuser violates the order? for more information about which violations are considered misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, or felonies.

¹ MN Code § 609.02(3)
² MN Code §§ 609.0341(1); 609.02(4)
³ MN Code § 609.02(2); see MN Code §§ 609.0341(1); 518B.01(14)(d)