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Massachusetts Harassment Order

Massachusetts Harassment Orders are to stop harassing conduct. It is a civil order with criminal penalties. Judges issue these orders to stop harassing contact.

Harassment prevention orders can order someone to have no contact, to stay away, to not abuse, and potentially pay money. The judge may issue a harassment order for up to one year. Also, it may become permanent after one year. Finally, violations of a harassment order may result in arrest, jail, fines, or probation.

Massachusetts Harassment Order Requirements

A harassment order, or a 258e order, requires that there are three or more acts of malicious acts. To clarify, Malicious acts mean;

  • Directed against a specific person,
  • With the intent to cause fear, intimidation, abuse or damage to property
  • And, that those acts actually do cause fear, intimidation, abuse or damage to property.
Harassment defined

Client was charged with Violation of a 258E Order after she had called her one-time boyfriend after being served with a Harassment Order. Also, the client admitted to the police that she had called him after she was served with valid order. 

Case Dismissed

CASE RESULT SOMERVILLE DISTRICT COURT

Harassment Order Law Explained

First, to apply for a 258e order in Massachusetts one must go to the courthouse and complete a written application. Also, an affidavit is required. An affidavit is a sworn statement, signed under the pains and penalty of perjury. Then, after reviewing the application the judge may issue a temporary order for up to ten days. Finally, there is a a two-party hearing.

More Information about Massachusetts Harassment Orders.

Massachusetts 258E Order Hearing

After the ten-day order, there is a two-party hearing. Also, a judge can extend the order for up to one year. A judge conducts the hearing. In addition, either side may offer evidence and question each other and each side can present their argument.

What to do if you get Harassment Order?
  1. Stay Calm–Until the hearing, there is nothing you can do.
  2. Live by the order, if told to stay away stay away
  3. Avoid all third party contact and social media
  4. Avoid all contact–Don’t run into the person in town, if see the person in a store leave.
  5. Contact a Massachusetts Harassment Order Lawyer.

Massachusetts Harassment Order Lawyer

Attorney Patrick T. Donovan is a Massachusetts Criminal Attorney who has represented clients who have been served with Massachusetts Harassment prevention orders or 258e orders in Boston and throughout the state of Massachusetts. Also, Attorney Patrick Donovan aggressively pursues the best possible outcome for each and every one of our clients.

Call the Law Office of Patrick T. Donovan today for your free initial consultation at  (617) 479- 1800.


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