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How to get an Order of Protection in Illinois: who qualifies, how long it lasts (up to 2 years), costs (free), firearm rules, and violation penalties.
How to get a restraining order in Idaho: free to file, temporary order lasts 14 days, final Protection Order up to 1 year and renewable. Firearms ban and penalties explained.
How to get a restraining order in Hawaii: TRO lasts up to 180 days, free to file at Family Court. Order for Protection, firearms ban, and violation penalties explained.
Learn how to get a Family Violence Protective Order in Georgia. Covers who qualifies, how to file free, TPO duration, final order length, and firearms rules.
Learn how to get an injunction for protection in Florida. Covers all 5 types, who qualifies, how to file for free, and how long a final order lasts.
How to get a Civil Protection Order (CPO) in DC: who qualifies, how long it lasts (up to 2 years), filing process, firearms rules, and violation penalties.
How to get a Protection from Abuse Order in Delaware: who qualifies, free filing, 15-day temporary order, up to 2-year final order, firearm rules, and violation penalties.
How to get a Civil Restraining Order in Connecticut: who qualifies, free filing, 14-day hearing, up to 1-year final order, firearm rules, and violation penalties.
How to get a Civil Protection Order in Colorado: who qualifies, how long it lasts, filing steps, firearm relinquishment rules, ERPO, and violation penalties.
Learn how to get a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) in California: who qualifies, how long it lasts, filing steps, firearm rules, and violation penalties.
Arkansas Orders of Protection last 90 days to 10 years. Learn who qualifies, how to file for free, firearm rules, and penalties under Ark. Code 9-15-201.
Arizona Order of Protection lasts 2 years from service. Learn who qualifies, how to file for free, firearm rules, and penalties for violations under A.R.S. 13-3602.