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EspañolWho qualifies for a sexual assault, sexual abuse, indecent assault, stalking, or trafficking protective order?
Victims of any of the following crimes can qualify for this type of protective order:
- trafficking (including continuous trafficking);
- continuous sexual abuse of young child or children;
- indecency with a child;
- sexual assault;
- indecent assault;
- forced prostitution;
- stalking; or
- burglary, as defined in subsections (c)(2) and (d) of the law.1
The victim and the abuser do not have to have any particular type of relationship for this type of order to be available.2
Note: If you have a military protective order based on the abuser committing sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, or indecent assault, that is enough for the judge to find that there is a danger that you will face sexual assault, abuse, or other harm in the future and give you a temporary ex parte order.3
1 Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. 7B.001(a)(1), (a)(2)
2 Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. 7B.001(a)
3 Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. 7B.001(2)(b)
Who can file the petition? Can a minor file?
If you are an adult or minor victim, you can apply on your own or with the help of a lawyer, or the prosecutor can apply on your behalf even if there is not a criminal case or police report. Also, the parent/guardian of a minor child or adult ward victim can apply on his/her behalf.1
1 Tex. C.C.P. Art. 7B.001(a)
