A restraining order is an order of injunction, preventing one person from having any contact – direct or indirect – with another. Restraining orders are issued in all Colorado domestic violence cases, although they are sometimes modified or vacated by the court following the motion of one or both parties. Also, individuals may obtain a civil protection order, which starts off as a temporary order and can become a permanent protection order if the petitioner so chooses and either the respondent does not object, does not appear in court at the permanent restraining order hearing, or appears and is unsuccessful at the permanent restraining order hearing. Oftentimes, alleged victims in pending criminal matters also seek permanent restraining orders against the defendant, in addition to any restraining order already imposed in the criminal case.
Kimberly Diego has handled a myriad of protection order cases and is available 24/7 to advise you on your concerns regarding preventing the imposition of a permanent protection order, obtaining a permanent restraining order against someone, or to defend against a charge of violating a protection order. As a restraining order attorney in Denver, Kimberly Diego has successfully assisted her clients in avoiding the imposition of restraining orders in a multitude of cases.
Missing a Colorado sex offender registration deadline can expose you to a separate criminal charge. A short delay is not automatically excused, and registering late does not necessarily erase the missed deadline. At the same time, missing a deadline is not the same as a conviction. The prosecution generally must prove a knowing failure to comply, and the exact notice, deadline, jurisdiction, and surrounding facts can matter.
When a juvenile is arrested in Colorado, the child may be released to a parent or responsible adult, referred for detention screening, or held for a prompt detention hearing. If the child remains in custody, the hearing generally must occur within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The district attorney then decides whether to file a delinquency petition, offer diversion, or decline to prosecute formally. Decisions made during
Short answer: A Denver arrest does not automatically create a Colorado extreme risk protection order. However, allegations or evidence connected to the arrest can prompt an eligible person or agency to file a separate civil ERPO case. That case may move much faster than the criminal charge.
Police reports, witness accounts, alleged threats, statements about self-harm, and information about firearm access may all become relevant to an ERPO petition. The
