Conozca la Ley: Rhode Island
ACTUALIZADA 15 de diciembre, 2012
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Rhode Island, the different types of 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 Restraining Orders
A civil order that provide protection from harm by someone who is or was a family member, cohabitant, or someone who you date or used to date.
- Workplace Restraining Orders
An order that an employer files for based on violence, threats, or stalking to an employee by anyone.
- Moving to Another State with a Restraining Order
Your RI restraining order can be enforceable wherever you move.
- Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in RI
If you are planning to move to RI or are going to be in RI for any reason, your protection or restraining order can be enforced.