Know the Laws: Colorado

UPDATED August 16, 2007

A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another.  In Colorado, protection orders are explained below.

• Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law

  Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.

• Protection Orders

  Provides protection from harm by any person who is related to you by blood or marriage, has lived with you or lives with you now or any person whom you have had an intimate relationship.

• Moving to another State with a Protection Order

  Your Protection Order may be enforceable wherever you move.

• Enforcing your Out-of-State order in CO

  If you are planning to move to CO or are going to be in CA for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.

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