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ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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CASE INFORMATION
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VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDER
List each violation separately. Include the date, location, what occurred, and any witnesses. Be specific — these facts form the basis of your motion.
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ARREST & INJURIES
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RELIEF SOUGHT
SELECTED COUNTY
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DVPO VIOLATION? ACT NOW.
DVPO violations can also be criminal offenses. Barker Richardson, PLLC handles contempt motions and criminal DVPO violations statewide.
DVPO.LAW — GET HELP →CRITICAL STEPS — DO ALL THREE
- Contact law enforcement immediately after any violation — call 911 if in danger
- File this civil contempt motion with the court that issued the DVPO
- Consider also filing a criminal complaint with the District Attorney's Office
- DVPO violation is a Class A1 misdemeanor (G.S. 50B-4.1(a))
- Third or subsequent violations may be charged as a Class H felony
- Document everything: dates, times, screenshots, witnesses
STATUTORY REFERENCE
G.S. 50B-4.1(a)Class A1 misdemeanor
G.S. 50B-4.1(d)Class H felony (3rd+)
G.S. 50B-4(a)Civil contempt
G.S. 5A-21Civil contempt powers
WHAT GETS GENERATED
- Motion for Contempt / Order to Show Cause
- Each violation listed with date, location, description
- Arrest, injury, and police report details
- All relief requested clearly stated
- Attorney signature block
- Court-ready PDF — letter size (8.5" × 11")