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Does A have to notify anyone if I get an RO against him?

In general, a person who has a restraining order against them may not be required to notify anyone that s/he has an order against them, unless there was a specific order to do so, such as if the person was on probation/parole and needed to notify those agencies. Alternatively, an employer might in some cases require notification of such an order. However, this may vary from state to state. For specific information about your situation, you may want to see legal advice from a lawyer who specializes in restraining orders in your state. For legal referrals, go here: LINK

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