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If you believe that the abuser has violated the child protective order, you can call the police to report the violation. Violation of an order can be considered a felony in the fourth degree.1 You can also file a petition for contempt of court in the court that issued the order, which can result in a jail sentence, a fine, or both.2
1 8 L.P.R.A. § 1764
2 See 8 L.P.R.A. § 1762
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