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Restraining Orders

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Updated: 
November 13, 2023

What protections can I get in a permanent restraining order?

A permanent restraining order can order the respondent not to:

  • abuse, threaten to abuse, or bother (“molest”) you and members of your family;
  • enter or attempt to enter your home, workplace, school, or other location; and
  • communicate or attempt to communicate with you or members of your family.1

​1 S.C. Code § 16-3-1910(K)

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