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Restraining Order

Court Process

A court order prohibiting contact or certain actions, often issued for domestic violence protection.

Example

The restraining order required him to stay 500 feet away from her and the children.

Canadian Equivalent

In Canada, this is referred to as Peace Bond (s.810 Criminal Code) / Restraining Order (provincial family law) / Protection Order.

Jurisdiction Variations

CALIFORNIA

Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO)

California issues DVROs under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act

MASSACHUSETTS

209A Abuse Prevention Order

Massachusetts uses '209A order' — named after the statute

NEW-JERSEY

Final Restraining Order (FRO) / Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)

New Jersey issues FROs with no expiration date

TEXAS

Protective Order

Texas uses 'protective order' rather than 'restraining order' for DV cases

FLORIDA

Injunction Against Domestic Violence

Florida uses 'injunction' rather than 'restraining order'

Related Terms

protective-orderdomestic-violencetemporary-orders
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