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(1)(a) An individual may seek a protective order under this part if the individual has been subjected to sexual violence and is neither a cohabitant nor a dating partner of the respondent.
(b) An individual may not seek a protective order on behalf of a child under this part.
(2) A petition seeking a sexual violence protective order may not be withdrawn without written order of the court.
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