Colloquy Between Judicial Officer And Parties To An Order Of Protection (Petitioner) {459PC}

Form 459PC - COLLOQUY BETWEEN JUDICIAL OFFICER AND PARTIES TO AN ORDER OF PROTECTION FROM ABUSE AGREEMENT. This form is used in the Family Court of the State of Delaware to ensure that a petitioner fully understands the rights they are waiving and the consequences of agreeing to an Order of Protection from Abuse without a trial. The judicial officer uses this form to ask the petitioner a series of questions confirming that they know they filed a petition for protection, that they understand they have the right to a trial, and that by agreeing to the order, the court will not make a finding about whether abuse actually occurred. The questions also confirm that the petitioner understands the order is enforceable like one issued after a hearing, that agreeing to the order does not affect any criminal cases, and that while the order provides legal protection, it cannot guarantee the petitioner’s safety. If domestic violence treatment is ordered for the respondent, the form also ensures the petitioner understands the respondent’s obligations regarding evaluation, compliance, and judicial review. This colloquy safeguards the petitioner’s rights by documenting that their agreement to the order is informed, voluntary, and free from pressure or coercion. www.FormsWorkflow.com