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Can I renew a sexual violence protective order?
The person who filed for the original order may request to renew a sexual violence protective order within three months before the order expires. The court will notify the abuser and hold a hearing where both parties can be present. The judge will grant the renewal if the petitioner proves that the abuser continues to pose a danger of causing him/her harm. A renewed sexual violence protective order lasts for up to three years.1
1 10 Del.C. § 7206(b)
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