Conozca la Ley: West Virginia
ACTUALIZADA 7 de julio, 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 West Virginia, 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.
- Protective Orders
A civil order that provides protection from harm by a family or household member.
- Moving to Another State with a Protective Order
Your WV Protective Order may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Haga cumplir una orden de protección emitida en otro estado o una orden de protección tribal en el estado de Carolina del Norte
If you are planning to move to WV or are going to be in WV for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.