Know the Laws: Missouri

UPDATED August 14, 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 Missouri, Orders of Protection are explained below.

To read additional information on orders of protection in MO, please go to www.laawstl.org/theOP/theop.html

• Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law

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

• Order of Protection

  Provides protection from harm by a family or household member.

• Moving to Another State with an Order of Protection

  Your MO Order of Protection may be enforceable in another state.

• Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in MO

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

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