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Restraining Orders

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Updated: 
December 18, 2023

Can I get an order for protection against a same-sex partner?

In Minnesota, you may apply for an order for protection against a current or former same-sex partner as long as the relationship meets the requirements listed in Am I eligible to file for an order for protection? You must also be the victim of an act of domestic abuse, which is explained in What is the legal definition of domestic abuse in Minnesota?

You can find information about LGBTQIA victims of abuse and what types of barriers they may face on our LGBTQIA Victims page.