Violating restraining orders is a crime under the new Penal Code

The newly enacted Penal Code in the Dominican Republic now classifies the violation of judicial protection and restraining orders as a criminal offense. Under this updated legislation, individuals who fail to comply with court-mandated restrictions are subject to criminal prosecution.

This change represents a significant modification to the country's legal framework, aimed at strengthening the enforcement of judicial orders. By formalizing these violations as crimes, the updated code seeks to provide authorities with clearer legal grounds to penalize non-compliance with protective measures.