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Breaking a Protective Order

KRS 403.763 — a Class A misdemeanor, and a felony on a third violation with force or threats

Violating an order of protection after being served or given notice of it is both contempt of court and a crime. Once a criminal or a contempt proceeding begins, the other one is not brought, whatever the outcome.

  • KRS 403.763
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An intentional violation is a Class A misdemeanor. It becomes a Class D felony when the person has two or more prior violation convictions within the last five years and the new violation involves physical force, attempted force, or a threat of physical harm. The protected person need not be the same one.

  • KRS 403.763
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  1. KRS 403.763 — Violation of order of protection constitutes contempt of court and criminal offense

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Kentucky attorney.

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