HRO (Harassment Restraining Order) or DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order)
A Harassment Order (HRO) in Minnesota is a court order that provides protection from harassment or stops another person from bothering you. Some behaviors do not meet the legal definition of domestic abuse, but do meet the definition of harassment.
A Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) in Minnesota is a court order that prohibits a defendant in a criminal case from contacting an alleged victim and children in the home. Issued by a judge, a DANCO makes contact through any means, including in-person, phone, text, or social media, a criminal offense. The order is part of a criminal case and can be challenging to get removed, requiring a judge to lift it and often involving a formal petition with evidence.