Yerania O. v. Juan P.
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The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the district court sua sponte entering a harassment protection order against Juan P., holding that the procedure utilized in this case deprived Juan of sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Yerania O. Sought and obtained an ex parte sexual assault protection order against Juan, alleging that Juan had pestered her at work, followed her, and threatened to kidnap her and her children. After the case was submitted, the district court entered a harssment protection order on its own initiative, finding that it had jurisdiction and that a harassment protection order was more appropriate. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that the district court's procedure violated Defendant's due process rights.
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