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Breaking a Protective Order

Iowa Code § 664A.7 — summary contempt, with a hearing five to 15 days after the rule to show cause

  • Violating a no contact order or a protective order is punishable by summary contempt.
  • The contempt hearing is held not less than five and not more than 15 days after the rule to show cause.
  • For listed violations, the person is confined in the county jail for at least seven days, served on consecutive days.
  • Iowa Code § 664A.7
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  1. Iowa Code § 664A.7 — Violation of no-contact order or protective order — contempt or simple misdemeanor penalties

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