Know the Laws: Maine
UPDATED January 18, 2010
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Maine, there are several types of orders explained below.
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
A civil order that protects you from harm by a family or household member or dating partner.
If you do not qualify for a Protective Order, you may be able to get protection through a Harassment Order.
Your ME Protection Order may be enforceable in another state.
If you are planning to move to ME or are going to be in ME for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.