Protective Order in the United States

Meaning of Protective Order

In plain or simple terms, Protective Order means: A court order to protect a person from harassment.

The United States Protective Order Laws

Basic information on protective orders practice in the United States, often called “restraining orders.” Protective orders, in general, are sought in the United States by victims of domestic violence or those who are threatened or stalked by former spouses. See the entry on domestic violence in the United States.

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Further Reading (Articles)

No Contest: Why Protective Orders Provide Victims Superior Protection to Bond Conditions, American Journal of Criminal Law; July 1, 2013; Pierce, Paula Quillen, Brian

Recent Changes To Virginia Law Regarding Protective Orders., Mondaq Business Briefing; May 10, 2011

Protecting and Enforcing Protective Orders: Easier Said Than Done: With Challenges, Even from Third Parties, Increasing, Counsel Must Carefully Consider How These Orders Are Drafted and Entered, Defense Counsel Journal; April 1, 2004; Hotchkiss, Anita Fleming, Diane M.

When the Bell Can’t Be Unrung: Document Leaks and Protective Orders in Mass Tort Litigation, The Review of Litigation; July 1, 2008; Childs, William G.

GAO Bid Protest Series – Part 9: Protective Orders, Mondaq Business Briefing; May 22, 2014; Solosky, Nicholas

DuPage County, Illinois is among the First Communities in the Nation to use Automated Notification for Service of Protective Orders, Sheriff; November 1, 2007; Zaruba, John E

31 Days, 31 Ways: Protective Orders May Cover More Texans., The Texas Tribune; August 9, 2011

(Protective Orders Limiting Evidence Disclosure), Harvard Law Review; June 1, 2011

The Role of Protective Orders in Intellectual Property Litigation, JOM; May 1, 2006; Silverman, Arnold B

Protective orders, property interests and prior restraints: can the courts prevent media nonparties from publishing court-protected discovery materials?, University of Pennsylvania Law Review; June 1, 1996; Cohen, Giles T.

Privacy Issues from the Judicial Perspective: Requirements for Protective Orders; the Frequency with Which Courts Employ Protective Orders Should Influence Counsel to Draft the Application with Detailed Statements, Defense Counsel Journal; January 1, 2003; Fox, Mark D. Forte, Chris E.

Need for protective orders to overcome ‘chilling effect’ of costs, The Irish Times; March 21, 2011

Including Pets in Protective Orders, LawNow; January 1, 2014; Battle, Tim

Md. Fails To Log In Protective Orders; Domestic-Violence Suspects Are AbleTo Purchase Guns, The Washington Post; October 29, 1999; Craig Whitlock

No Wait for Protective Orders; Victims of Abuse Are Making Use Of New State Law, The Washington Post; February 27, 2003; Phuong Ly

TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO BE HEARD VIA VIDEO IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY., States News Service; September 28, 2009

PROTECTIVE ORDERS NOT A CURE-ALL FOR ABUSED, The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA); December 1, 2004; Tonia Moxley tonia.moxley@roanoke.com 381-1663

Victims Filing for New After-Hours Protective Orders; Law Offers Help When Courts Are Closed, The Washington Post; February 27, 2003; Phuong Ly

Assault on Protective Orders, Defense Counsel Journal; April 1, 1999; Linder, Rex K

Victims Filing for New After-Hours Protective Orders; New Law Helps Abused Residents, The Washington Post; February 27, 2003; Phuong Ly