Protection order
A court order that restricts abusive, threatening, harassing, or harmful conduct and can set conditions to protect a complainant or affected person.
Definition
A protection order can arise from domestic violence or harassment routes. The practical review should check the relationship, conduct complained of, evidence, requested terms, interim or final status, service, warrant documents, breach risk, child-related terms, and whether police or urgent safety steps are needed.
Key takeaways
A court order that restricts abusive, threatening, harassing, or harmful conduct and can set conditions to protect a complainant or affected person.
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What does Protection order mean?
A court order that restricts abusive, threatening, harassing, or harmful conduct and can set conditions to protect a complainant or affected person.
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