if you knew nothing about it, it suggests you may not have been served with the proper paperwork to respond to a protective order. That said, your question needs more facts. Protective orders can be issued out of criminal cases and in that case you may not need notice. However once you receive notice, if you violate it, you could be arrested. If its a civil restraining order you might want to contact an attorney to see if it can be challenged. BRIAN MICHAELS WWW.SOCALCRIMDEFENSE.COM 310-991-9179