If someone has obtained a protection order against you, you have three (3) options:

1.         File a Motion to Dissolve the protection order. 

The court will then decide whether or not to schedule a hearing.  If the court schedules a hearing and grants the motion, the protection order will become immediately void and unenforceable. A protection order can only be dissolved by the court.

2.         File a Motion to Modify the protection order.

This is typically filed when the Adverse Party believes that the protection order is too broad or that the protection order is unduly burdensome. Upon filing the motion, the court will decide whether or not to schedule a hearing.  A protection order can only be modified by the court.

3.         Appeal. 

If an extended order for protection is issued, the Adverse Party may file an Appeal to District Court, and the District Court may affirm, modify or vacate the order in question. The Adverse Party may appeal without filing a bond, but the appeal itself does not stay the effect or enforcement of the extended order.