Know the Laws: Georgia
UPDATED August 8, 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 Georgia, there are several types of orders explained below.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Family Protection Orders
Provides protection if a family or household member is hurting you or threatens to hurt you.
- Stalking Protection Orders
If someone other than a family or household member is hurting you, there are different laws designed to protect you.
- Bond for Good Behavior
Requires the abuser to post bond (through giving money or property to the court) that the abuser will lose to the court if he violates the judge's order or commits a crime with respect to you.
- Moving to Another State with a Family Violence Protection Order.
Your Family Violence Protection Order may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing your Out-of-State order in GA
If you are planning to move to GA or are going to be in GA for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.