Know the Laws: Indiana
UPDATED July 9, 2007
WomensLaw.org strongly recommends that you get help from an organization in your area before proceeding with court action.Domestic violence policies and procedures may vary from county to county. To find help, please click on the Where to Find Help tab at the top of this page.
For more information regarding Protection Orders, No Contact Orders, and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders, go to www.in.gov/judiciary/forms/po.html.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Orders of Protection
Protects you from abuse by a family or household member.
- No Contact Orders (NCO's) and Workplace Violence Restraining Orders (WVRO's)
If you do not qualify for an Order for Protection, you may be able to get one of these types of orders.
- Moving to another State with an Order of Protection
Your Order of Protection may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing your Out-of-State order in IN
If you are planning to move to IN or are going to be in IN for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.