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Form 4-970 NMRA. — Stipulated order of protection.

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________________ Judicial District ________________ County, New Mexico Order of Protection Case No. ______________________ [ ] Amended Order

PROTECTED PARTY ([ ] PETITIONER [ ] RESPONDENT) PROTECTED PARTY IDENTIFIERS

First Middle Last Date of Birth of Protected Party And/or on behalf of minor family member(s): (list name and Other Protected Persons/DOB DOB) _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ V. RESTRAINED PARTY RESTRAINED PARTY IDENTIFIERS SEX RACE DOB HT WT

First Middle Last EYES HAIR SOCIAL SECURITY # Not used in New Mexico Relationship to Protected Party: DRIVERS LICENSE # STATE EXP DATE _________________ __________________________________________ Restrained Party's Address __________________________________________ Distinguishing Features _____________________________ __________________________________________ ________________________________________________

CAUTION: [ ] Weapon Involved [ ] Credible Threat. Firearm Delivery Ordered. THE COURT HEREBY FINDS: That it has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter, and the Restrained Party has been provided with reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard. [] Additional findings of this order follow on succeeding pages. THE COURT HEREBY ORDERS: [] That the above named Restrained Party be restrained from committing further acts of abuse or threats of abuse. [] That the above named Restrained Party be restrained from any contact with the Protected Party. [] Additional terms of this order are as set forth on succeeding pages. The terms of this order shall be effective until , .

WARNINGS TO THE RESTRAINED PARTY: This order shall be enforced, even without registration, by the courts of any state, the District of Columbia, any U.S. Territory, and may be enforced by Tribal Lands under 18 U.S.C. Section 2265. Crossing state, territorial, or tribal boundaries to violate this order may result in federal imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. Section 2262. As a result of this order, it is unlawful for you to possess or purchase ammunition or a firearm, including a rifle, pistol or revolver, under 18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(8) and NMSA 1978, Section 30-7-16, and may be unlawful under 18 U.S.C. Section 921(a)(32). If you have any questions whether federal law makes it illegal for you to possess or purchase a firearm, you should consult an attorney. Only the court can change this order. Page 1 of ____ Judge's signature on last page

ADDITIONAL PAGES1 OF STIPULATED ORDER OF PROTECTION

The court further FINDS, CONCLUDES AND ORDERS:

1. FINDING OF CREDIBLE THREAT

[] The restrained party presents a credible threat to the physical safety of the protected party or a member of the protected party's household.

[] The restrained party presents a credible threat to the physical safety of the protected party, who is a household member.

[] The restrained party shall, within forty-eight (48) hours, deliver any firearm in that party's possession, care, custody, or control to a law enforcement agency, law enforcement officer, or federal firearms licensee while the order of protection is in effect, and shall refrain from purchasing, receiving, or possessing or attempting to purchase, receive, or possess any firearm while the order of protection is in effect. [] The restrained party is responsible for ensuring that the firearm delivery receipt is filed in this case within seventy-two (72) hours of entry of this order.

2. NOTICE, APPEARANCES AND STATUS

This order was entered on stipulation of the parties.

[] The relationship of the parties is that of an "intimate partner" as defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 921(a)(32). (See 3 below.) This order may be entered into a federal firearms database.

[] The petitioner was present.

[] The petitioner was represented by counsel.

[] The respondent was present.

[] The respondent was represented by counsel.

3. EFFECT OF STIPULATION TO ORDER OF PROTECTION

Violation of this order can have serious consequences, including:

A. If you violate the terms of this order, you may be charged with a misdemeanor, which is punishable by imprisonment of up to three hundred and sixty-four (364) days and a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or both. You may be found to be in contempt of court.

B. If you receive, transport, or possess a firearm or destructive device while the order of protection is in effect, you may be charged with a misdemeanor, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to three hundred and sixty-four (364) days and a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).

C. If you are the spouse or former spouse of the other party, an individual who cohabitates with or has cohabitated with the other party, or if you and the other party have had a child together, federal law prohibits you from possessing or transporting firearms or ammunition while this order is in effect. If you have a firearm or ammunition, you should immediately dispose of the firearm or ammunition. Violation of this law is a federal crime punishable by imprisonment for up to ten (10) years and a fine of up to two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00). 18 U.S.C. § 922, et seq.

D. If you are not a citizen of the United States, violation of this order will have a negative effect on your application for residency or citizenship.

4. DOMESTIC ABUSE PROHIBITED The restrained party shall not abuse the protected party or members of the protected party's household. "Abuse" means any incident by one party against the other party or another household member resulting in (1) physical harm; (2) severe emotional distress; (3) bodily injury or assault; (4) a threat causing imminent fear of bodily injury to the other party or any household member; (5) criminal trespass; (6) criminal damage to property; (7) repeatedly driving by the protected party's or a household members' residence or work place; (8) telephone harassment; (9) stalking; (10) harassment; or (11) harm or threatened harm to children in any manner set forth above.

The restrained party shall not ask or cause other persons to abuse the other party or any other household members.

5. CONTACT PROHIBITIONS

The restrained party shall stay one hundred (100) yards away from the protected party and the protected party's home and work place at all times, unless at a public place, where the restrained party shall remain twenty-five (25) yards away from the protected party except as specifically permitted by this order.

The restrained party shall not telephone, talk to, visit, or contact the protected party in any way except as follows:

(check only applicable paragraphs)

[] The parties may contact each other by telephone regarding medical emergencies of minor children;

[] ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________.

[] The restrained party shall not post or cause another to post anything about the protected party on any form of social media, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat. This prohibition includes posts about the protected party's family members, significant other, and children.

[] The parties may attend joint counseling sessions at the counselor's discretion.

(Unless the court has entered an order sealing the protected party's address, include it below.)

Protected party's addresses:

________________________________________ (home address)

________________________________________ (work address) ________________________________________ (city)

________________________________________ (if applicable, tribe or pueblo)

________________________________________ (state and zip code)

6. COUNSELING

[] The petitioner shall attend counseling at __________________, contacting that office within five (5) days. The petitioner shall participate in, attend, and complete counseling as recommended by the named agency.

[] The respondent shall attend counseling at __________________, contacting that office within five (5) days. The respondent shall participate in, attend, and complete counseling as recommended by the named agency.

[] The petitioner shall report to __________________ for a [ ] drug [and] [ ] alcohol screen by ______________, __________ (date) with the results returned to this court.

[] The respondent shall report to __________________ for a [ ] drug [and] [ ] alcohol screen by ______________, __________ (date) with the results returned to this court.

[] Other counseling requirements: ______________________________________.

7. CUSTODY2

[] The court's orders regarding the minor [child] [children] of the parties are found in the Custody, Support and Division of Property Attachment of this order of protection.

8. PROVISIONS RELATING TO SUPPORT2

[] The court's orders regarding support issues for the parties are found in the Custody, Support and Division of Property Attachment of this order of protection.

9. PROPERTY, DEBTS, PAYMENT OF MONEY2

[] The court's orders regarding property, debts, and payment of money are addressed in the Custody, Support and Division of Property Attachment of this order of protection.

10. ADDITIONAL ORDERS

[] Review hearing. The parties are ordered to appear for a review hearing on the ____________ day of ______________, __________, at ____________ (a.m.) (p.m.). Failure to appear may result in the issuance of a bench warrant for your arrest or dismissal of this order.

Any party ordered to attend counseling shall bring proof of counseling to the review hearing.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED3: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________.

11. PROTECTED PARTY SHALL NOT CAUSE VIOLATION

While this order of protection is in effect, the protected party should refrain from any act that would cause the restrained party to violate this order. This provision is not intended to and does not create a mutual order of protection. Under NMSA 1978, Section 40-13- 6(D), only the restrained party can be arrested for violation of this order.

12. NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

ANY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER SHALL USE ANY LAWFUL MEANS TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER.

[] _____________ (name) is ordered to surrender all keys to the residence to law enforcement officers.

[] Law enforcement officers or ________ shall be present during any property exchange.

[] This order supersedes prior orders in __________________ County, State of __________________, Cause No. __________________ to the extent that there are contradictory provisions.

13. NOTICE TO PARTIES

This order does not serve as a divorce and does not permanently resolve child custody or support issues.

14. AGREEMENT OF PARTIES

Without admitting that domestic abuse has occurred, the parties stipulate to the entry of this order and affirm that they have read and do understand the effects of this order as stated in Paragraph 3. ______________________________ ______________________________ Protected party's signature Restrained party's signature

______________________________ ______________________________ Protected party's counsel, if any Restrained party's counsel, if any

______________________________ ______________________________ Date Date

15. RECOMMENDATIONS

I have:

[] reviewed the pleading for order of protection;

[] prepared this order as my recommendation to the district court judge regarding disposition of requests for order of protection.

_______________________________________ Signed _______________________________________ Domestic Violence Commissioner Court's telephone number: ______________

SO ORDERED.

_____________________________ _____________________________________ _ __ District Judge DATE

[] A copy of this order was [ ] hand delivered [ ] faxed [ ] mailed to [ ] the restrained party [ ] the restrained party's counsel on ______________ (date).3

[] A copy of this order was [ ] hand delivered [ ] faxed [ ] mailed to [ ] the protected party [ ] the protected party's counsel on __________________ (date).

__________________________________ Signed __________________________________ Title

USE NOTES

1. The first page of this stipulated order of protection form shall be in the uniform format preceding the heading for additional pages of the order. 2. See Form 4-967 NMRA, "Custody, Support and Division of Property Attachment."

3. If appropriate, an order providing for restitution may be included in this paragraph.

4. The restrained party may be served at the time this order is issued. If the restrained party is not present at the time this order is issued, service on the restrained party shall be made by delivering a copy to the party. See NMSA 1978, Section 40-13- 6(A).

[Approved, effective November 1, 1999 until July 1, 2001; approved, as amended, effective May 1, 2001; April 9, 2002; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 07- 8300-020 effective September 17, 2007; by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-040, effective December 15, 2008; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 19-8300-009, effective for all orders issued on or after July 1, 2019; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 19-8300-015, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2019; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 20-8300-010, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2020.]

Notes

Committee commentary. -- This stipulated order of protection is not the same as an order of protection entered under Form 4-965 NMRA. This order provides fewer protections to the parties than does the Form 4-965 Order of Protection. The decreased protection is the result of the fact that the order is not based upon findings of abuse, but is entered without reference to whether abuse has occurred. Nonetheless, there may be occasions when the parties and the court are satisfied that this stipulated order of protection provides adequate relief to the parties.

The general provisions of the order of protection, including injunctive orders, shall "continue until modified or rescinded . . . or until the court approves a subsequent consent agreement. . . ." NMSA 1978, Section 40-13-6(B). In contrast, "[a]n order of protection . . . involving custody or support shall be effective for a fixed period of time not to exceed six months." Id. The custody or support "order may be extended for good cause upon motion . . . for an additional period of time not to exceed six months," id., unless "the order supersedes or alters prior orders of the court" pertaining to child custody or child support. See NMSA 1978, § 40-13-5(C). In the latter situation, "the court may enter an initial order of protection, but the portion of the order dealing with child custody or child support will then be transferred to the court that has or continues to have jurisdiction over the pending or prior custody or support action." Id.

Factual Distinction Between Mutual Order of Protection and Stipulated Order of Protection

The core factual difference between the Form 4-965 NMRA order of protection and this stipulated order of protection is that Form 4-965 NMRA requires the court to make findings that each party has committed an act of domestic abuse. In contrast, this order is entered by the court with no finding of domestic abuse by the respondent, but rather, is based solely on the stipulation of the parties that, without admitting to acts of abuse, each party is willing to have the restraining order issued against the restrained party.

[Amended by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-040, effective December 15, 2008; as amended by Supreme Court Order No. 19-8300-009, effective for all orders issued on or after July 1, 2019; as amended for stylistic compliance by Supreme Court Order No. 20-8300-010, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2020.]

ANNOTATIONS

The 2020 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 20-8300-010, effective December 31, 2020, added an additional provision in the stipulated order of protection form prohibiting the restrained party from posting or causing another to post anything on social media about the protected party, the protected party's family members or the protected party's significant other, made certain technical amendments, revised the Use Notes, and revised the committee commentary; and in Section 5, added "The restrained party shall not post or cause another to post anything about the protected party on any form of social media, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Snapchat. This prohibition includes posts about the protected party's family members, significant other, and children.".

The second 2019 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 19-8300-015, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after December 31, 2019, changed the potential punishment for violating the order of protection by receiving, transporting, or possessing a firearm or destructive device while the order of protection is in effect; and in Section 3, Paragraph B, after "punishable by imprisonment for up to", deleted "three (3) years" and added "three-hundred and sixty-four (364) days and a fine of up to onethousand dollars ($1,000.00)".

The first 2019 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 19-8300-009, effective July 1, 2019, revised the warnings to the restrained party, added optional findings regarding the credible threat of the restrained party, added provisions regarding the appearance and status of the respondent and petitioner, added a provision informing the restrained party of the prohibitions related to the possession of firearms, made technical and clarifying changes, revised the Use Note, and revised the Committee commentary; in the "Warnings To Restrained Party" section, after "18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(8)", added "and NMSA 1978, Section 30-7-16, and may be unlawful under 18 U.S.C. Section 921(a)(32)"; replaced "respondent" with "restrained party" and "petitioner" with "protected party" or "other party" throughout the form; added new Paragraph 1 and redesignated former Paragraphs 1 through 15 as Paragraphs 2 through 16, respectively; in Paragraph 2, after "See", deleted "2 and added "3", and after "below)", added the remainder of the paragraph; in Paragraph 3, added new Subparagraph B and redesignated the succeeding subparagraphs accordingly, in Subparagraph C, after "($250,000).", added "18 U.S.C. § 922, et seq"; in Paragraph 5, after "shall remain", added "25"; in Paragraph 13, in the heading, after "NOTICE TO", deleted "PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT" and added "PARTIES"; and in the Use Note, replaced each occurrence of "Respondent" with "restrained party".

The 2008 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 08-8300-040, effective December 15, 2008, added "Additional Pages Of" to the title and deleted the statement that this order is not an order under 18 U.S.C. §922; deleted language which provided that the matter came before the court by agreement of the parties to enter an order; deleted language which stated that the court has legal jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter; in Paragraph 1, in the title, added "And Status"; in Paragraph 1 in the first sentence, deleted the statement that the order was entered in a proceeding that does not satisfy the requirements of 18 U.S.C. §922.2; in Paragraph 1, added the second sentence; in Subparagraph A of Paragraph 2, added "or both" in the first sentence and added the second sentence; in Subparagraph B of Paragraph 2, deleted language which provided that the parties may be found in contempt and added the current paragraph; in Subparagraph C of Paragraph 2, changed "entry" to "violation"; in Paragraph 4, changed "petitioner's" to "the protected party's" and changed "address of residence and employment for the petitioner" to "it below"; in Paragraph 4, deleted the blanks for the Respondent's addresses and changed "Petitioner's addresses" to "Protected party's addresses"; in Paragraph 9, added the last sentence in the checked item; in Paragraph 10, added the last sentence; deleted former Paragraph 11 which provided for the effective date, extension, and modification of the order; deleted former Paragraph 12 which provided that the order shall not be entered in the federal registry; renumbered former Paragraphs 13 through 16 as Paragraphs 11 through 14; in the Use Notes, in Paragraph 1, deleted language which provided that the form may be used if the parties stipulate to an order against respondent without any findings of abuse and added the current sentence; deleted former Paragraph 2 which provided that the order may be entered only upon a stipulation of the parties without a hearing on abuse, that if a hearing is held on abuse, Form 4-965 should be used and if a hearing is held on other matters, Form 4-967 may be attached to this order; and renumbered former Paragraphs 4 and 5 as Paragraphs 3 and 4.

The 2007 amendment, effective September 17, 2007, amended Paragraph 10 to change "shall refrain" to "should refrain"; added the last sentence providing Paragraph 13 does not create a mutual protection order; deleted Use Note 5 providing that a violation of the order may result in a finding of contempt of court; and renumbered former Use Note 6 as Use Note 5.

The 2002 amendment, effective April 9, 2002, specifically made this form a stipulated order of protection against respondent to compliment the new Form 4-971 which is a stipulated order against petitioner.

The 2001 amendment, effective May 1, 2001, added the option of nonmutuality to the stipulated order and deleted provisions relating to child custody, support, and property, debts, and payments of money, referring instead to the "Custody, Support and Division of Property Attachment of this Order of Protection".