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Legal Information: Rhode Island
Laws current as of July 19, 2024 What is a sexual assault protective order?
Similar to a domestic violence restraining order, a sexual assault protective order is a court order that can protect you from an abuser if you are the victim of sexual assault.1
1 RI Gen. Laws § 11-37.2-2(a)
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