Restraining Orders

Even if you don’t qualify for a protection order, the person who is abusing you may still be committing a crime. If that’s the case, you may want to report it to law enforcement. If charges are pressed against the abuser, a criminal judge may be able to order them to stay away from you. You can see some crimes an abuser may commit in Mississippi on our Crimes page, and visit our Safety Planning page for ways to increase your safety.

If you are being stalked or harassed, you may also want to go to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center website for more resources on stalking and harassment, as well as safety planning information. (WomensLaw is not related to this organization and cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information included in this site.)

Protection orders do not cover many types of emotional or mental abuse. If you’re going through this type of abuse, please contact a domestic violence organization in your area. They may be able to help you figure out your options and offer you support. To find a shelter or an advocate at a local program, please visit our Mississippi Advocates and Shelters page.