Know the Laws: Montana
UPDATED November 5, 2008
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Montana, there are several types of orders explained below.
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- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Protection Orders
A civil order that protects you from someone who is harming you or has threatened to harm you,
- Moving to Another State with a Montana Order of Protection
Your MT Order of Protection may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in MT
If you are planning to move to MT or are going to be in MT for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.