State-Specific Civil Protection Order FAQs

This resource provides a brief overview of the different types of civil protection orders that may be available to survivors, answering vital questions such as who can apply, who can be restrained, and how to apply.

Issued January 2025

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virgin Islands

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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