Conozca la Ley: Alabama
ACTUALIZADA 10 de noviembre, 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 Alabama, 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.
- Protection from Abuse Orders
A civil order that protects you from abuse by a family or household member.
- Enforcing an AL protection order in Another State
Your restraining or protective order may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing an Order from Another State in Alabama
Your out-of-state restraining or protective order may be enforceable in Alabama.
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