Know the Laws: Colorado

UPDATED October 17, 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 Colorado, protection orders are explained below.

• Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law

  Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.

• Domestic Violence Protection Orders

  A civil order that provides protection from harm by any person who is related to you by blood or marriage, has lived with you or lives with you now or any person whom you have had an intimate relationship.

• Protection Orders for Stalking, Sexual Assault, Physical Harm/Threats and Abuse of Elderly/At-Risk Adult
• Moving to another State with a Protection Order

  Your protection order can be enforceable wherever you move.

• Enforcing your Out-of-State order in CO

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

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