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			You are here 25-10-12.5 Affirmative defense  
	  
 
    
      
        
          
          
            
                          
            
                          
                  
  
  
  
    
      
25-10-12.5 Affirmative defense Failure to satisfy         any of the requirements of § 25-10-12.1 is an affirmative         defense to any prosecution for a violation of the foreign domestic         violence protection order or any process filed seeking enforcement         of the order in this state.
 
   
 
                
            
            
            
           
             
  
  
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