Violating restraining orders is a crime under the new Penal Code

The newly enacted Penal Code in the Dominican Republic establishes the violation of judicial protection and restraining orders as a criminal offense. Under this updated legislation, simply failing to comply with these judicial restrictions constitutes a punishable crime, marking a significant legal development in enforcement.

This legislative update introduces formal criminal penalties for individuals who breach court-ordered measures designed to protect individuals. The change enhances the legal framework surrounding protection orders, moving beyond previous enforcement mechanisms to classify non-compliance directly as a criminal act under the new penal code currently in effect.