Who 50C protects: people facing stalking or nonconsensual sexual conduct where there is no personal relationship.
Ex parte option: a judge can enter a temporary order the same day. A full hearing follows soon after service.
Hearing and proof: the standard is preponderance of the evidence. Bring messages, call logs, photos, and witnesses.
Relief: no contact, stay away from home, school, and work, no harassment or cyberstalking, and other safety terms.
Enforcement: a knowing violation of a 50C is punishable as contempt of court.
Different from 50B: 50B is for people in a personal relationship. 50C is for others like neighbors, coworkers, or strangers.
A 50C order is a civil court order that stops stalking, harassment, or nonconsensual sexual conduct when there is no qualifying personal relationship. It can be filed in District Court in Guilford County for incidents affecting people in Greensboro or High Point. The court may start with a temporary ex parte order, then hold a full hearing after the sheriff serves the respondent.
File – we draft and file the complaint and motion for a temporary order in District Court.
Ex parte review – a judge may grant a temporary order that same day if needed for safety.
Service – the sheriff serves the respondent. A hearing is set soon after service.
Hearing – we present texts, call logs, photos, and witness testimony. The standard is preponderance of the evidence.
Order – the court enters clear terms on distance, contact limits, and any online restrictions. Extensions can be requested before expiration.
If the respondent violates a 50C order, the court can punish the violation as contempt. Save proof of the violation and time stamps, and contact law enforcement or the clerk to start an enforcement motion. We prepare the affidavits, file for a show cause hearing, and request clear sanctions and revised distance terms if needed.
What behavior qualifies for a 50C in North Carolina?
Stalking, harassment, and nonconsensual sexual conduct can support a 50C when there is no qualifying personal relationship with the respondent.
Can I get a same day temporary 50C order in Greensboro?
Yes. Judges can enter a temporary ex parte order the same day. A full hearing follows after the sheriff serves the respondent.
How is a 50C different from a 50B?
50B is for people in a personal relationship and may include custody, support, and firearms provisions. 50C is for others like neighbors or coworkers and focuses on no contact and harassment limits.
What proof should I bring to the 50C hearing?
Bring printed messages with dates, screenshots, call logs, photos, videos, incident reports, and any witnesses. Organize items by date to help the judge follow the pattern.
What happens if the respondent violates a 50C order?
A knowing violation is punishable as contempt of court. We file a motion, request a show cause hearing, and ask for appropriate sanctions and clarified order terms.
How long can a 50C order last?
The court can set the length in the written order. Before it expires, you can ask for an extension if safety concerns continue.
Can a business or school be listed in the stay away terms?
Yes. Orders often include a home, workplace, school, or other regular locations with distance rules and no contact conditions.
Can I file a 50C for cyberstalking or online harassment?
Yes. The court can prohibit contact by text, email, social media, or other electronic means. Save posts, messages, and URLs with dates.
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