WISCONSIN Part 73

Wisconsin Restraining Order Violation: Laws & Penalties

If you are caught in violation of a restraining order, you will likely be immediately arrested and subsequently charged. How you are charged and the sentence and penalties you may face depends largely on the circumstances that surrounded the issuance of the order in the first place.

For instance, if the restraining order was issued in a case of stalking, you may only face up to 90 days in jail. However, if it was issued in a domestic violence case, the potential sentence could grow to 9 months in jail and fines reaching $1,000.