Know the Laws: Michigan
UPDATED February 22, 2011
A restraining order or protective order is a legal order issued by a state court which requires one person to stop harming another. In Michigan, 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.
- Domestic Relationship Personal Protection Orders
A civil order that provides protection from harm by a family member, household member, someone you have a child in common with, or someone you have dated or are dating.
- Non-Domestic Stalking Personal Protection Orders
A non-domestic stalking personal protection order (PPO) is a civil court order that is designed to protect you from someone who you do not have a family or household member relationship with.
- Non-Domestic Sexual Assault Personal Protection Orders
A non-domestic sexual assault personal protection order (PPO) is a civil court order that is designed to protect you from someone who you do not have a family or household member relationship with who has committed or threatened sexual assault against you or given obscene materials to a minor..
- Moving to Another State with a Personal Protection Order
Your MI protection order can be enforceable in another state.
- Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in MI
If you are planning to move to MI or are going to be in MI for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.