Knowing the distinction between a protective order and a restraining order can empower individuals to make informed decisions about their safety and well-being.

So far the changes only apply to civil protection orders for stalking or sexually oriented offenses; a separate court covers protection orders for domestic violence.

Here are the different kinds of protection orders in Ohio and their differences, according to the Ohio Supreme Court: Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order/Domestic Violence Juvenile Civil ...

The question presented in this case is not whether prohibiting the possession of firearms by someone subject to a domestic violence restraining order is a laudable policy goal.

Kansans can now apply for a civil protection order without leaving their homes in every county in the state.

For Washingtonians trying to cut contact with their domestic abusers and stalkers, civil protection orders are often a necessary legal step. But the process of filing one can be tricky to navigate.

Judge says number of protection violations is small, but experts urge victims to get safety plan in place first. Montgomery County has seen a 40-percent spike in civil protection orders over the ...

A judge this week granted Thornton’s mayor, Jan Kulmann, a permanent civil protection order against a 29-year-old man she accuses of harassing her at city events over the last six weeks.