Camden Restraining Order Defense

If a judge imposes a restraining order on you, its restrictions can negatively impact virtually every aspect of your life. It can affect where you're permitted to live, where you're allowed to go, with whom you're allowed to communicate, whether you can keep seeing your children, and your financial responsibilities. The fallout can also impact your career, relationships, and future opportunities. Therefore, if you're facing a temporary restraining order in Camden or elsewhere in New Jersey, it's important to defend against the imposition of a final restraining order. Call the respected Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team today at 888-535-3686, or contact us online to get started. There is too much at stake to waste any time when responding to your circumstances.

The Basics of Restraining Orders in Camden

Restraining orders are requested by those who have real reason to fear someone else and by those who don't. Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims request them for their protection. Those affected by misunderstanding, mistake, and/or malice may also request the protections afforded by the courts.

Regardless of the specifics of your circumstances, if you've been named the subject of a temporary restraining order in Camden County, you'll need to attend a final hearing at the Camden County Hall of Justice. It is located at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. During this hearing, you'll be given the opportunity to present your defense. If it is successful, you'll be freed of the restrictions and risks associated with final restraining orders.

Types of Restraining Orders

In New Jersey, the courts can restrict individuals via three different types of restraining orders: Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO), Sexual Assault Restraining Orders (SARO), and Final Restraining Orders (FRO).

Temporary Restraining Orders

TROs can be issued immediately after a complaint alleging domestic violence or sexual assault is filed. A TRO's restrictions remain in effect until an FRO hearing within 10 days of the issuance of the TRO.

Sexual Assault Restraining Orders

An alleged victim of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault can seek a TRO and FRO as a result of the New Jersey Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act (SASPA).

Final Restraining Orders

In New Jersey, FROs can remain in place indefinitely. This means the restrictions imposed by an FRO – once granted – can only be modified or lifted with the permission of the court, not the “simple” passage of time. This is a harsher approach than is embraced by many other states. This is one of the reasons why preparing a strong defense to present at an FRO hearing is so important. Losing at this hearing could negatively impact your life for years to come. At the hearing, our team can argue, examine witnesses, and submit evidence on your behalf. While no law firm can guarantee results, our reputation and record speak for themselves.