Know the Laws: Ohio

UPDATED September 26, 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 Ohio, Protection Orders 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 or the threat of harm by a family or household member.

• Moving to Another State with Your OH Civil Protection Order (CPO)

  Your DVO may be enforceable wherever you move.

• Enforcing an Out-of-State Order OH

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

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