Is there a less restrictive order of protection?

Yes. There are some Orders of Protection that allow parties to have contact with each other. This type of Order of Protection is often referred to as a “refrain from” or No Illegal Contact Order of Protection. This type of order is rare. It’s an Order that says you must refrain from committing any crime against the other party.  Before you have contact with the protected party, you must confirm that the order issued against you allows it.