Q: Can you dispute a juvenile peace order
A: A final peace order may only be issued after a hearing or by consent of the person against whom it is sought, after service of the interim or temporary peace order and notice of a hearing. The hearing is like a trial, and each side can testify or call witnesses, present evidence, etc. The respondent in such an action can contest the grounds for the peace order and argue against its issuance at the hearing, as well as make an argument against the length of time it should be in effect if granted, and any restrictions imposed by it. If the judge grants any relief requested under a petition for peace order, the respondent may file an appeal to challenge the judge's findings. There is a time limit on filing the notice of appeal. Each party to a peace order is entitled to be represented by counsel. In the case of a peace order issued against a juvenile, it is typically an Intake Officer of the Department of Juvenile Services or an Assistant State's Attorney who files the petition after review of a request from a complaining party.
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