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When a person is contemplating obtaining a civil protection order barring a spouse or other family member from making contact with him or her, that person has relative control over the situation: But how much say does the victim have when a protective order is issued in his or her favor as part of a criminal proceeding?

12 minute read August 01, 2014 at 01:53 PM
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Janice Inman
Protective Orders

When a person is contemplating obtaining a civil protection order barring a spouse or other family member from making contact with him or her, that person has relative control over the situation: The victim can seek an order of protection or forgo it.

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