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NM District Court Self Help Guide, July 2016 – Domestic Violence and the New Mexico Family Violence Protection Act

Information guide on the who, what, when, where, how, and why in regards to domestic violence and the protection act..

4-970. Stipulated order of protection. (Bilingues).

This order is used when both parties agree that one party needs to stay away from the other.

4-963. Temporary order of protection and order to appear. (Bilingues)

This temporary order outlines any guidelines that must be followed before the hearing. This document also makes the parties aware that a hearing will take place. This temporary order lasts until the hearing before a judge. This order expires within 10 days, and before the 10-day deadline, there must be a hearing.

4-963A. Temporary order of protection against petitioner and order to appear. (Bilingues)

This temporary order outlines any guidelines that must be followed before the hearing. This document also makes the parties aware that a hearing will take place. This temporary order lasts until the hearing before a judge. This order expires within 10 days, and before the 10-day deadline, there must be a hearing.

4-965. Order of protection, mutual, not-mutual. (Bilingues).

This is the order of protection which outlines the rules and guidelines that must be followed by both parties. This means the person who filed the petition should not be approached by the other party.

4-965. Order of protection, mutual, not-mutual.

This is the order of protection which outlines the rules and guidelines that must be followed by both parties. This means the person who filed the petition should not be approached by the other party.

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4-963. Temporary order of protection and order to appear.

This temporary order outlines any guidelines that must be followed before the hearing. This document also makes the parties aware that a hearing will take place. This temporary order lasts until the hearing before a judge. This order expires within 10 days, and before the 10-day deadline, there must be a hearing.

4-963A. Temporary order of protection against petitioner and order to appear.

This temporary order outlines any guidelines that must be followed before the hearing. This document also makes the parties aware that a hearing will take place. This temporary order lasts until the hearing before a judge. This order expires within 10 days, and before the 10-day deadline, there must be a hearing.

4-962A. Counter-petition for order of protection from domestic abuse.

This is used by the other party if they disagree with the original petition and believe they are the person experiencing domestic abuse.

4-970. Stipulated order of protection.

This order is used when both parties agree that one party needs to stay away from the other.

4-961. Petition for order of protection from domestic abuse.

This properly starts the process for seeking an order of protection. This opens the case and is filed by the person experiencing the abuse.

4-962A. Counter-petition for order of protection from domestic abuse (Bilingues)

This is used by the other party if they disagree with the original petition and believe they are the person experiencing domestic abuse.

4-961. Petition for order of protection from domestic abuse. (Bilingues)

This properly starts the process for seeking an order of protection. This opens the case and is filed by the person experiencing the abuse.

4-973. Emergency order of protection against respondent. (Bilingues)

This is the order of protection, which outlines the rules and guidelines that both parties must follow. This means the other party should not approach the person who filed the petition. This order expires 72 hours after the time approved by the judge.

4-974. Order of dismissal. (Bilingues)

This is used when the case is dismissed by a judge. This means the case is closed.

4-972. Petition for emergency order of protection from domestic abuse. (Bilingues)

This form is used to receive an order protection, and opens the case and is filed by the person experiencing the abuse. This form can only be filled out by a law enforcement officer on your behalf.

4-968. Application to modify, terminate, or extend the order of protection from domestic abuse. (Bilingues)

This is used to change the order. It can be extended, shortened, or ended by using this document.

4-967. Custody, support and division of property order attachment. (Bilingues)

This explains the arrangements for custody and care, including shared responsibilities and where the children will live.

4-964. Order to appear. (Bilingues)

This lets the parties know that a hearing will take place before a judge and they must attend.

4-961B. Request for order to omit petitioner’s address and telephone number from petition, to place references to petitioner’s address under seal and for an order providing alternative means of service on petitioner. (Bilingues)

This should only be filled out if you and the other party live in different places, or if you recently moved. This document hides your personal information and address from the other party.

4-962. Response to petition for order of protection from domestic abuse. (Bilingues)

This is the other party's response to the petition.

4-961A. Service of process information for petition for order of protection from domestic abuse and petition for emergency order protection. (Bilingues)

This notifies the other party that they are currently involved in a court case. This document is served to the person you are seeking an order of protection from.

4-974. Order of dismissal.

This is used when the case is dismissed by a judge. This means the case is closed.

4-973. Emergency order of protection against respondent.

This is the order of protection, which outlines the rules and guidelines that both parties must follow. This means the other party should not approach the person who filed the petition. This order expires 72 hours after the time approved by the judge.

4-972. Petition for emergency order of protection from domestic abuse.

This form is used to receive an order protection, and opens the case and is filed by the person experiencing the abuse. This form can only be filled out by a law enforcement officer on your behalf.

4-968. Application to modify, terminate, or extend the order of protection from domestic abuse.

This is used to change the order. It can be extended, shortened, or ended by using this document.

4-967. Custody, support and division of property order attachment.

This explains the arrangements for custody and care, including shared responsibilities and where the children will live.

4-964. Order to appear.

This lets the parties know that a hearing will take place before a judge and they must attend.

4-962. Response to petition for order of protection from domestic abuse.

This is the other party's response to the petition.

4-961B. Request for order to omit petitioner’s address and telephone number from petition, to place references to petitioner’s address under seal and for an order providing alternative means of service on petitioner.

This should only be filled out if you and the other party live in different places, or if you recently moved. This document hides your personal information and address from the other party.

4-961A. Service of process information for petition for order of protection from domestic abuse and petition for emergency order protection.

This notifies the other party that they are currently involved in a court case. This document is served to the person you are seeking an order of protection from.