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Updated: 
July 19, 2023

78B-7-502. Definitions

As used in this part:

(1) “Ex parte sexual violence protective order” means an order issued without notice to the respondent under this part.

(2) “Protective order” means:

(a) a sexual violence protective order; or

(b) an ex parte sexual violence protective order.

(3) “Sexual violence” means the commission or the attempt to commit:

(a) any sexual offense described in Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses, or Title 76, Chapter 5b, Part 2, Sexual Exploitation;

(b) human trafficking for sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-308.1; or

(c) aggravated human trafficking for forced sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-310.

(4) “Sexual violence protective order” means an order issued under this part after a hearing on the petition, of which the petitioner and respondent have been given notice.