Is there a graceful way to accept a 258E hearing to a judge?

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I’m dealing with a 258E harassment prevention order, and I really don’t have the time or resources to fight it out. Can anyone suggest a graceful way to accept the hearing to the judge? I can’t afford an attorney and I just want to get it over with, but I’m not sure how to approach it. Any advice?

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You can just agree to it when the case is called, but make sure you understand exactly what you’re agreeing to. It’ll speed things up, but it’s a good idea to know what you’re getting into first.

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Leif said:
You can just agree to it when the case is called, but make sure you understand exactly what you’re agreeing to. It’ll speed things up, but it’s a good idea to know what you’re getting into first.

So basically, you can accept it right at the start of the hearing? That sounds easy, but I’d be nervous about missing something important. :thinking:

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@Finley
Yep, you can do that, but like I said, make sure you’re clear on everything before you agree to it. It might be a bit intimidating, but it’ll save time in the long run.

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I agree with DEF, but also, if you’re unsure about anything, maybe you could try to talk to the judge directly about what accepting the order really means for you. It might help make the process smoother.

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@Ben
I hadn’t thought of that. I might try that approach and see if it helps clear things up. Thanks for the suggestion .

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Just make sure you know what you’re agreeing to, because once it’s accepted, it’s pretty hard to undo. If you’re in a situation where you just want it done, maybe it’s worth considering, but get all the facts first .

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@Alyssa
Yeah, that’s what I’m worried about. I don’t want to agree to something I’ll regret later.

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If you want to make it go quickly, you could also see if there’s a way to work out an agreement before the hearing. Some judges might allow that depending on the case.

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Kenan said:
If you want to make it go quickly, you could also see if there’s a way to work out an agreement before the hearing. Some judges might allow that depending on the case.

I didn’t know that was an option. I’ll check with the court and see if they allow that. Thanks for the tip .

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It’s definitely best to go in prepared, so you’re not rushed into anything. But yeah, if you really want to wrap things up fast, just letting the judge know you accept the order might be the quickest way.

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@Mal
I think that might be the best option for me. Thanks for the confirmation, I feel a little better about it now .