Know the Laws: Ohio
UPDATED December 9, 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 Ohio, Protection Orders 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 or the threat of harm by a family or household member.
- Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders
- Moving to Another State with Your OH Civil Protection Order (CPO)
Your DVO may be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing an Out-of-State Order OH
If you are planning to move to OH or are going to be in OH for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.
Thank you to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network for their assistance with this page.