Chastity F. v. Ernest G.

Appeal from an order of the Family Court of Clinton County (Lawliss, J.), entered October 22, 2009, which granted petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to Family Ct Act article 8, to find respondent in violation of an order of protection.

In August 2009, Family Court issued a temporary order of protection directing respondent to, among other things, stay at least 1,000 feet away from petitioner and refrain from any communication with or intimidation of her. The next month, while both individuals were in the Clinton County Courthouse awaiting an appearance, respondent allegedly…