Editing Restraining order (section)

===Czech Republic===
A domestic violence restraining order in the Czech Republic may be issued by a police officer or by a court.

Any police officer has authority under the Police Act to issue restraining order prohibiting a person from entering common dwelling and nearby areas and from contacting the threatened person. Such restraining order is valid for a period of ten days. In case that the threatened person files for court restraining order, the police restraining order remains valid until court renders decision.<ref name="Czech-gawron">{{cite web
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A court may issue a domestic violence or stalking restraining order based on application of threatened person for a period of up to one month. This may later be extended if the threatened person files for extension. Extension is possible for necessary period of time, but no more than six months in total.<ref name="Czech-gawron" />

Breaching of restraining order is a separate crime punishable by up to two years of imprisonment.<ref name="Czech-gawron" />