Q: if misdemeanor DV charges are dismissed, would a PPO be lifted than as well?
Also, I can have my records sealed after dismissal of the DV charges, but can you seal a PPO too (obviously not if the order is still in effect currently), or does it stay on your record forever no matter what?
A:
Your question crosses over from criminal to civil law. The answer to the first questions is - yes - if the DV misdemeanor case was completely dismissed - it is sealable. The criminal case restraining order is lifted when the case is dismissed.
The second question regards - I am assuming - a civil permanent protection order- PPO. The civil PPO is not lifted just because the criminal case is dismissed. It IS permanent unless steps are taken to try to have it removed under the statute (possible to try after two years.)
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