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.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Protection from Abuse Orders
A civil order that protects you from harm by a family or household member or dating partner.
- Harassment Orders
If you do not qualify for a Protective Order, you may be able to get protection through a Harassment Order.
- Moving to another state with a Protection from Abuse Order
Your ME Protection Order may be enforceable in another state.
- Enforcing your Out-of-State Order in ME
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.