How long a no-contact order lasts in Wisconsin depends on its source. After a domestic abuse arrest, contact is barred for 72 hours unless the alleged victim waives it in writing. Bail conditions apply during release, probation conditions last for the probation term, and a civil injunction lasts as long as the court orders and can last for years.
The shortest no-contact order in Wisconsin lasts 72 hours. Under Wis. Stat. § 968.075, for the 72 hours after an arrest for a domestic abuse incident, the arrested person must avoid the alleged victim’s residence and avoid contacting the alleged victim or having anyone other than attorneys or law enforcement do so. The alleged victim may sign a written waiver during those 72 hours. An intentional violation is a crime that can bring a fine, jail time, or both.
If charges follow, a judge setting bail can restrict the defendant’s association and place of abode during release, which is how a no-contact condition is imposed while the case is pending. After a conviction, a probation term can include any reasonable and appropriate conditions, and the court can modify them before probation ends.
A civil injunction is separate from any criminal case. A temporary restraining order lasts until the injunction hearing. The injunction then lasts for the period the court sets, within limits set by statute, and in the most serious cases the court can order a longer or even permanent injunction. Compare the types of restraining orders available during a Wisconsin divorce.
You can be under more than one order at once, so confirm each end date with the clerk or your attorney. An injunction is not voided because the petitioner allows or starts contact. A petitioner can seek an extension or a new order before an injunction expires, as explained in how to get a restraining order against your spouse in Wisconsin. If the other person breaks a civil order, read what to do if your ex-spouse violates a restraining order.
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