Restraining Orders

There are two types of sexual offense protection orders: temporary and permanent. These are the protections you can receive through each one.

A temporary order of protection can order the abuser to turn in all firearms and dangerous weapons, including guns, ammunition, and any permits to buy or carry firearms. The judge can order this if you request it and the judge finds that the abuser:

• used or threatened to use a weapon;
• has a history of violence with a firearm;
• threatened to seriously harm or kill you or your child;
• threatened to kill themselves; or
• seriously injured you or your child.¹

In addition to this protection, a permanent order of protection can:

• order the abuser not to contact you in any way, including in person, by phone, text, email, social media, or through other people;
• order the abuser to stay away from places you go, such as your home, workplace, school, or your child’s school or daycare;
• require the abuser to stay a certain distance away from you or specific locations; and
• include any other protections the judge believes are necessary to keep you safe.²

¹ 7 Guam Code § 40A107(b)
² 7 Guam Code § 40A106(b),(d)