Minnesota Harassment Restraining Orders
A Harassment Restraining Order in Minnesota provides protection from repeated, intrusive conduct that serves no legitimate purpose. Unlike OFPs, HROs are not limited to domestic relationships and can address harassment from neighbors, coworkers, or others.
What's At Stake
Court-ordered no-contact provisions, potential criminal charges for violations, restrictions on where you can go, and a civil court record. An HRO can affect employment, housing, and professional licensing.
How We Respond
We present clear evidence and advocate effectively at hearings. The distinction between harassment and legitimate communication is often the central issue in these proceedings.
What To Do Right Now
Document every incident of harassment with dates, times, and any witnesses. Save all communications. Do not respond to or engage with the person harassing you. Contact us to evaluate whether an HRO is appropriate and to prepare for the hearing.
Common questions about harassment restraining orders (hros).
Minnesota's harassment statute defines harassment as repeated, intrusive, or unwanted acts, words, or gestures that are intended to adversely affect the safety, security, or privacy of another person. A single incident of physical or sexual assault can also support an HRO.
An OFP is available only to family or household members and requires a showing of domestic abuse. An HRO is available to any person who has experienced harassment, regardless of the relationship. HROs can address harassment by neighbors, coworkers, acquaintances, or strangers.
An HRO can be issued for up to two years, or up to 50 years if the respondent has violated a restraining order on two or more occasions or the petitioner has had two or more restraining orders against the same respondent. Violations of an HRO are criminal offenses.
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