Legal No Contact Order

LEGAL NO CONTACT ORDER

This No Contact Order is entered on Effective Date: , by and between Petitioner/Protected Party Name: and Respondent/Restricted Party Name: . Case Number: . Court/Venue: .

Recitals

WHEREAS, Protected Party has alleged conduct by Restricted Party that has caused fear of harassment, stalking, threats, or physical harm; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to prevent further contact and to set forth clear, enforceable restrictions so as to protect the safety, privacy, and well‑being of the Protected Party; and

WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that this Order may be enforced through civil and, where appropriate, criminal remedies, and that modification or termination of this Order will be governed by the terms of this instrument or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Order, the following definitions apply: "Protected Party" means the individual identified above as Petitioner/Protected Party. "Restricted Party" means the individual identified above as Respondent/Restricted Party. "Contact" means any communication or attempted communication, directly or indirectly, including in person, by telephone, text message, electronic mail, social media, written correspondence, through third parties, or by means of any other device or service. "Third Party" means any person acting on behalf of or at the direction of the Restricted Party.

2. Prohibited Conduct

The Restricted Party shall not engage in any of the following acts, whether directly, indirectly, through an agent, or through a third party:

In-person contact or approaching within of the Protected Party's person, residence, workplace, vehicle, school, or other locations regularly frequented by the Protected Party.

Telephone calls, voice messages, or other audio communications.

Electronic communications including text messaging, email, direct messages, social media postings, or other digital contact.

Contact via third parties, including relatives, friends, attorneys, or couriers, except as expressly permitted in this Order.

The Restricted Party shall also refrain from any acts constituting harassment, threats, intimidation, surveillance, or any conduct intended to cause emotional distress, and shall not send gifts, letters, packages, or unwanted items to the Protected Party.

3. Exceptions

Notwithstanding the prohibitions above, the following limited exceptions apply:

(a) Law enforcement, emergency medical providers, or other government officials acting in their official capacities are not prohibited from making contact.

(b) Communication necessary for the protection of the life, safety, or health of either party is permitted, provided that the contacting party documents the emergency and notifies the other party in writing as soon as reasonably possible at the notice address specified in this Order.

(c) Contact solely for purposes of court-ordered child custody, child support, or other court-mandated obligations is permitted only when such contact is limited to communications strictly necessary to effectuate those obligations and, where feasible, limited to written communications copied to counsel for both parties. Any deviation requires prior written agreement signed by both parties or a specific court order.

4. Duration

This Order shall remain in effect until:

A specified termination date of

Until further order of the court or by written modification signed by both parties.

5. Enforcement and Remedies

A violation of this Order shall constitute a material breach and may subject the violating party to civil injunctive relief, contempt proceedings, criminal prosecution where applicable, and liability for actual damages, statutory damages if provided by law, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred by the prevailing party. The parties expressly consent that equitable relief is appropriate to prevent future violations, including, without limitation, temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions.

6. Notice and Service

Proof of service shall be made by personal delivery, certified mail, or other form of service authorized by law. Server/Process Agent Name: Service Date: .

7. Modification and Termination

This Order may be modified or terminated only by a written agreement signed by both parties or by a subsequent order of a court of competent jurisdiction. Any attempted oral modification shall be void and of no force or effect. A party seeking modification shall provide at least ten (10) days' written notice to the other party, except where emergency relief is sought.

8. Miscellaneous

Governing Law: This Order shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the jurisdiction in which the Court/Venue identified above is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement: This Order constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, and communications, whether written or oral.

Severability: If any provision of this Order is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be replaced to the extent possible by a valid provision that most closely effects the parties' intent.

Waiver: The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Order shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or of the right to enforce it in the future.

Counterparts: This Order may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered electronically or by facsimile shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

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