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(a) An action is commenced under this Chapter by filing a verified complaint for a civil no-contact order in district court or by filing a motion in any existing civil action, by any of the following: (1) A person who is a victim of unlawful conduct that occurs in this State.
A Civil No-Contact Order (sometimes commonly referred to as a “50C order”) is a restraining order that is designed specifically for victims of sexual assault or stalking who do NOT have a “personal relationship” with the offender.
Civil No‑Contact Orders. § 50C‑1. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Chapter: (1) Abuse. – To physically or mentally harm, harass, intimidate, or interfere with the personal liberty of another. (2) Civil no‑contact order. – An order granted under this Chapter, which includes a remedy authorized by G.S. 50C‑5.
Permanent civil no‑contact order. Upon a finding that the victim has suffered an act of unlawful conduct committed by the respondent, a permanent civil no‑contact order may issue if the court additionally finds that
Civil no‑contact order; remedy. (a) Upon a finding that the victim has suffered unlawful conduct committed by the respondent, the court may issue temporary or permanent civil no‑contact orders as authorized
In North Carolina, there are two types of civil no-contact orders: a temporary civil no-contact order, and; a permanent civil no-contact order. A temporary civil no-contact order is designed to provide you with immediate protection from the abuser/stalker.