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December 28, 2022Enforcing your Out-of-State Order in Maine
If you are planning to move to Maine or are going to be in Maine for any reason, your protection or restraining order can be enforced.
Restraining Orders
- Protection from Abuse Orders (for domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and more)
- Basic information
- What is the legal definition of abuse in Maine?
- What types of protection from abuse orders are there? How long do they last?
- What protections can I get in a protection from abuse order?
- Where can I file for a protection from abuse order?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Who is eligible for a protection from abuse order
- Steps for getting a protection from abuse order
- After the hearing
- Can the abuser have a gun?
- What should I do when I leave the courthouse?
- I was not granted a protection from abuse order. What are my options?
- What can I do if the abuser violates the order?
- What happens when the judge orders the defendant to turn in his/her firearms?
- Can the order be changed, extended or canceled?
- What happens if I move?
- If I get a protection order, will it show up in an internet search?
- Basic information
- Protection from Harassment Orders
- Basic info
- What is the legal definition of harassment in Maine?
- What kinds of protection from harassment orders are there? How long do they last?
- What protections can I get in a protection from harassment order?
- Under what circumstances would I need to request that law enforcement issue a notice to stop the harassment before applying for an order?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Who is eligible
- Getting the order
- What are the steps involved with obtaining a protection from harassment order?
- How will the harasser be notified about the protection from harassment order?
- What can I expect when I return to court for the hearing?
- What is the difference between an order granted after a hearing and a consent order?
- Can I keep my address confidential?
- How much will it cost to file for a protection from harassment order?
- Do I need a lawyer to file for a protection from harassment order?
- After the hearing
- Basic info
- Protection from Abuse Orders (for the elderly/dependent/incapacitated)
- What is the legal definition of abuse?
- Who is considered a "dependent adult?"
- Who is considered an "incapacitated adult?"
- What is the definition of "extended family member" or "unpaid care provider?"
- Who can file the petition?
- Where can I find more information about protection from abuse orders for the elderly, dependent, and incapacitated?
- Moving to Another State with a Protection from Abuse Order
- Enforcing your Out-of-State Order in Maine
- General rules for out-of-state orders in Maine
- Registering your out-of-state order in Maine
- How do I register my protection order in Maine? Do I have to register it to get it enforced?
- Will the abuser be notified if I register my protection order in Maine?
- What if I don't register my protection order? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
- Does it cost anything to register my protection order?
