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Restraining Orders

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Updated: 
November 3, 2023

Can I get a protective order against a minor?

You can file against a minor. If you file for a protective order against a person under 17 years old, the district court will waive (give up) its jurisdiction and turn it over to juvenile court.1

1 IA ST § 236.3