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What can I do if the abuser violates the order?
If the abuser does something that the order says s/he shouldn’t do, you can call the police. You will need to show the police your order and explain what has happened. If the police believe that the abuser violated the order, they can arrest him/her. The abuser will be charged with contempt of court and will have a hearing in front of a judge. If the judge finds the abuser guilty of violating the order, the abuser could be fined up to $100, sent to jail for up to six months, or both.1
1 8 CMC § 1926(a)
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