Know the Laws: Nevada
UPDATED March 18, 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 Nevada, 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.
- Orders of Protection
A civil order that provides protection for you and your family from an abuser.
- Order of Protection Against Harassment in the Workplace
Provides protection from an abuser while you are in the workplace.
- Moving to Another State with a NV Order of Protection
Your Order of Protection may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in NV
If you are planning to move to NV or are going to be in NV for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.