Know the Laws: Delaware
UPDATED December 2, 2012
An order of protection from abuse is a civil order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another.
- Overview of Criminal vs. Civil Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Order of Protection from Abuse
A civil order that provides protection from abuse by a family or household member.
- Moving to another state with an Order of Protection from Abuse
Your order of protection can be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing your Out-of-State order in DE
If you are planning to move to DE or are going to be in DE for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.
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