Protective Order

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What is Protective Order?

Protective orders are civil orders issued by a judge to prevent one person from committing certain acts against others. This is the same as the protective order obtained in a Protection From Abuse Action. If the offender violates the Order then criminal charges and incarceration can follow.

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