Trial Court Erred By Not Stating ‘Specific Reasons’ For Denying PPO
Trial court didn’t comply with the statutory requirements for denying an ex parte PPO by “merely concluding” that the allegations were “insufficient” for relief, the Michigan COA has ruled.
Criminal Contempt Appropriate For Neighbor’s PPO Violation
The trial court properly held the respondent in criminal contempt for violating a non-domestic personal protection order (PPO), the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.