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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDERS
AND DROPPING CHARGES
Is there a mandatory restraining order issued when a domestic violence incident is reported?
Colorado law requires that a mandatory restraining order issue against any person charged with a domestic violence-related crime. It issues at the time the suspect bonds out of jail.
Can a victim request to cancel the restraining order?
A victim cannot cancel a restraining order until such time as she has made a direct in-person contact with our office and spoken with a victim advocate. All victims will be directed to the A.L.E.R.T. (Awareness Leads to Educated & Responsible Thinking) program. After the victim has completed that program, our office will assess whether canceling the restraining order is appropriate. Then, we make our motion and request known to the court. Ultimately, it is up to the court to cancel, modify, or keep in place, its order. Completion of the A.L.E.R.T. program is required prior to our office requesting of the court that its restraining order be cancelled.
Can I drop charges?
We are concerned about the crimes involving domestic violence and its effects on victims. Because of this, we have a "no drop" policy on domestic violence cases. If you have questions or would like help, call us at 269.0170 and ask to talk to a victim/witness advocate.
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