What is the difference between a Protective Order and a Peace Order?
Protective Orders are available to people with the following relationships: spouse, blood relative, boyfriend/girlfriend, parent/step-parent-child, child in common, residing with vulnerable adult/minor child, and related by blood to vulnerable adult/minor child. A Protective Order protects such persons from abuse that includes physical harm, imminent danger of serious physical harm, and certain criminal offenses. Please see our Protection from Abuse and Violence page for more detailed information about Protective Orders. A Peace Order may be obtained between persons who do not have the specific relationships noted above, to protect from abuse that includes physical harm, imminent danger of serious physical harm, certain criminal offenses, harassment, stalking, trespass, and malicious destruction of personal property. A Peace Order generally requires the abuser to stay away from the victim’s residence, work/school, and to refrain from contact with the victim. If you need to seek a Peace
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