Duration and renewal of a regular protection order
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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An order of protection granted by the court:
(a) Is effective for a fixed period of time, which is up to a maximum of 6 months; and
(b) May be extended for good cause upon motion of the petitioner for an additional period of up to 6 months each time a petition is presented. A petitioner may request as many extensions as necessary provided that the court determines that good cause exists.
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