If another student accuses you of dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, or some other offense, your university might serve you with a no-contact order. The purpose of the order is to protect the alleged victim and ensure that the alleged perpetrator does not have any further contact with them.
A no-contact order can be issued even if the incident did not occur on campus property. For example, if two students who live off campus have an incident of alleged dating violence and one student feels unsafe returning home, the university may issue a no-contact order.
A no-contact order means that the alleged perpetrator is not allowed to have any direct or indirect contact with the alleged victim. This includes, but is not limited to, contacting them in person, through social media, text messaging, emailing, or sending letters. In some cases, a no-contact order may also prohibit the alleged perpetrator from going to certain places on campus where the alleged victim is known to frequent. Contact through a third party may also be off limits.
What If You Take the Same Class As the Person Who Filed the Order?
If you have been served with a no-contact, no-communication order and you have to take a class with the person who has filed the order against you, you should talk to your professor and the school administration and let them know about the situation. Your professor will likely be able to arrange for you to be seated somewhere else in the classroom so that there is no risk of violating the terms of the order. At Princeton, the administration and teachers will work out a solution if the petitioner has to take a class with the respondent.
What Happens If You Violate the Order?
If there's a violation of a no-contact order, it's important to know that the university can take disciplinary action. Depending on your school's policy, violating a no-contact order could result in expulsion from school. This is why it's so important to understand what your rights are and what you can do if you feel like your safety is being threatened.
Work With an Attorney
If your school has issued a no-contact order against you on behalf of another student, you need to speak with an attorney about the next steps. Attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Student Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm have years of experience helping students facing no-contact orders, Title IX charges, and other disciplinary actions. They know exactly what to do to help ensure that your rights are protected every step of the way.
Contact attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686. Your future depends on it.
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