a no contact order means there is to be NO CONTACT witht the victim, the residence, or any of their property.

Restraining Order Law & Legal Definition A restraining order is a temporary order of a court to preserve current conditions as they are until a hearing is held at which both parties are present. A restraining order may be issued in a divorce matter to prevent taking a child out of the county or to prohibit one of the parties from selling marital property. Also, a person who is a victim of harassment may seek a restraining order from the court. The person or guardian of a minor who is the victim of harassment may seek a restraining order on behalf of the minor. The restraining order prohibits harassment. A restraining order may be issued against an individual who has engaged in harassment, or against organizations which have sponsored or promoted harassment. The distance required to be maintained is governed by the language of each specific order, which may include places of work, school, etc. Temporary restraining orders typically expire on the hearing date, but local law should be consulted for specific requirements. Often the restrained person will ask for a mutual stay-away order. If the other party never wants to see this person again, it may be irrelevant if they are restrained from visiting the restrained person's house. Therefore, by staying away from each other, their needs may be met and court avoided by stipulating to a mutual order. ♥ http://definitions.uslegal.com/r/restraining-order/

A no-contact order goes both ways. The law frowns upon someone who violates the order, even if it's the victim. You can be held in "contempt of court" for doing so, fined and/or arrested. It's a serious thing. A no contact order is a request for protection. If a person hurts someone under this order, the penalties are supposedly more severe.It also alerts the police that a person is a threat. If the victim is a child it is even more serious. The child's school has to be notified so they can keep watch over the child. Everyone is on the alert because there can be an assumed threat of kidnapping. The judge decides just how far the two can physically get to each other, even in public. It may include any or all family members, whether living in that home or not. No contact includes by phone calls, writing, or through other persons. NO CONTACT--That's an ORDER