Know the Laws: Missouri
UPDATED October 20, 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 Missouri, Orders of Protection are explained below.
Click here to read additional information on orders of protection in MO from the Legal Adovocates for Abused Women.
- Overview of Civil vs. Criminal Law
Some restraining orders are issued in criminal court and some are issued in civil court.
- Orders of Protection due to Domestic Violence
A civil order that provides protection from harm by a family or household member.
- Orders of Protection due to Stalking
A civil order that provides protection against a stalker who does not have to be related to you.
- Moving to Another State with an Order of Protection
Your MO Order of Protection may be enforceable in another state.
- Enforcing your Out-Of-State Order in MO
If you are planning to move to MO or are going to be in MO for any reason, your protection or restraining order may be enforced.