A restraining order or protective order[a] is an order used by a court to protect a person in a situation often involving alleged domestic violence, child abuse, assault, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault.
Restraining and personal protection order laws vary from one jurisdiction to another but all establish who can file for an order, what protection or relief a person can get from such an order, and how the order will be enforced. The court will order the adverse party to refrain from certain actions or require compliance with certain provisions. Failure to comply is a violation of the order which can result in the arrest and prosecution of the offender. Violations in some jurisdictions may also constitute criminal or civil contempt of court.
- ^ Sullivan, Tami P.; Weiss, Nicole H.; Woerner, Jacqueline; Wyatt, Janan; Carey, Camille (28 October 2019). "Criminal Orders of Protection for Domestic Violence: Associated Revictimization, Mental Health, and Well-being Among Victims". Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 36 (21–22): 10198–10219. doi:10.1177/0886260519883865. PMID 31658852. S2CID 204954937.
- ^ DeVito, Frank (2018–2019). "Criminal Protective Orders in Connecticut: The Problem of a Hidden Right". Quinnipiac Law Review (QLR). 37: 343.
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