Know the Laws: Oregon
UPDATED November 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 Oregon, 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.
- Restraining Orders to Prevent Abuse
A civil order that provides protection from harm by a family or household member.
- Stalking Protection Orders
Provides protection from someone who is stalking you.
WomensLaw.org would like to thank the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence for their assistance with this information.