OFP/HRO36

Yes. Minnesota’s HRO law does not require a family, dating, or household relationship, so a neighbor…

For Minnesota’s temporary HRO procedure, a respondent’s hearing request must be made within 20 days of…

A parent, guardian or conservator, or stepparent may seek a Minnesota HRO on behalf of a…

Yes, one incident can support a Minnesota HRO in specific statutory categories, including physical or sexual…

Texts, direct messages, or social media activity can support a Minnesota harassment restraining order (HRO) when…

A Minnesota court may extend an OFP or grant a subsequent order when the grounds in…

If a Minnesota OFP excludes you from a residence, ownership, a lease, or an invitation does…

A Minnesota OFP cannot be changed simply because the parties agree to talk or reconcile. A…

A Minnesota ex parte OFP can be issued without advance notice to the respondent. If the…

Yes. A Minnesota order for protection (OFP) can be based on qualifying domestic abuse even when…