The legal basis for extending a Civil Protection Order is set forth in D.C. Code § 16-1005(d-1), which authorizes a judicial officer to extend an order upon motion of any party for good cause shown. A finding that the respondent violated the CPO is not required. Good cause exists where the petitioner demonstrates a cognizable danger that the respondent will commit or threaten to commit a criminal offense against the petitioner in the coming year if the order is not extended. In assessing good cause, the court must consider the entire mosaic of the case, including evidence of what occurred
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