Minnesota No-Contact Orders

A No-Contact Order is a document issued by a Minnesota judge declaring that it is a violation of the law, with serious criminal consequences, if one person makes contact with another.

Usually, prohibited contact includes by phone, through friends, through family, by mail, email, social media (like Facebook), by text message, or any other forms of communication. Thus, contact usually means physical contact, communications, and even being near a person.

Minnesota No-Contact Orders and Relevant Law

A judge may issue a Domestic Abuse No-Contact Order (also often referred to as a Domestic Violence No-Contact Order) against a defendant in a Minnesota state criminal proceeding for domestic abuse, harassment, or stalking of a family or household member; violation of an OFP; or violation of a prior No-Contact Order.

A knowing violation of a No-Contact Order is a misdemeanor. A “knowing violation” means the defendant knows of the existence of the No-Contact Order. Laws 2002, ch. 282, § 2.

If a person violates a No-Contact Order within ten (10) years of a previous qualified domestic violence-related offense, the person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

Minnesota No-Contact Order Penalties

A person is guilty of a five-year felony if the person violates a No-Contact Order: (1) within ten (10) years of the first two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions or adjudications of delinquency; or (2) while possessing a dangerous weapon.

The law provides minimum sentences upon gross misdemeanors and felony convictions.

The court may also order the defendant to participate in counseling. Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 22.

Protect Your Rights Under State and Federal Law

An experienced No-Contact Order attorney at the Twin Cities Law Firm, LLC can meet with you to discuss your case and your legal options. Our attorneys have years of experience representing people with regards to No-Contact Orders and other types of protection orders. We are happy to represent parties dealing with No-Contact Orders. We maintain a client-centered legal practice that puts you at the heart of our representation. We work vigorously to protect rights under state and federal law.

Experienced Domestic Violence Attorney

If you are a victim of domestic violence, do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a meeting with an attorney. Our attorneys have vast experience in domestic violence and domestic abuse case in Minnesota. We can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your problem, case, and legal rights, and legal options.

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorneys in our firm have represented hundreds of clients who have been charged with domestic violence offenses – from serious felonies and crimes of violence, to gross misdemeanor DV offenses, to misdemeanors and violations of orders for protection.

Time is often of vital importance in representing someone and protecting their rights because their case may be time-sensitive and subject to strict, legal deadlines.