TCA 36-3-608
Duration of protection order – Modification
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What does this charge mean?
Protection orders must be set for a specific time period but cannot last longer than one year. Either the victim or the accused person can ask the court to change the order at any time if circumstances have significantly changed, and the person asking for the change must explain in writing why the change is needed.
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(a) All orders of protection shall be effective for a fixed period of time, not to exceed one (1) year. Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(b) The court may modify its order at any time upon subsequent motion filed by either party together with an affidavit showing a change in circumstances sufficient to warrant the modification.
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TCA Section36-3-608