A Restraining Order can address property, custody, domestic violence, child support, and alimony. This type of order is often filed as part of a family law case such as custody, paternity, or divorce.

A No Contact Order may be issued as a result of criminal charges, or as a condition of release, in order to protect the alleged victim until the case is resolved.  If there is ultimately a conviction, the order can become more permanent as a condition of a criminal sentence.  Often times, during the pendency of the case, the Prosecutor will monitor: 1) who you come to court with or 2) who you speak to on the jail telephone (these are recorded) to see if there is a violation of court order so they may force a plea of guilt on an underlying charge.

A Civil Anti-Harassment Order is used for non-familial relations and can be used for stalking, neighbors, etc.  For the court to make an order for protection you longer than 14 days, a judge will look for certain elements in your complaint that are required to be proven at a court hearing.