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How to get a New York Order of Protection in 2026: Family Court, Criminal Court, and Supreme Court tracks, how long orders last, firearm surrender, and violation penalties.
Learn how to get a New Mexico Order of Protection in 2026: who qualifies, how long orders last, firearm surrender rules, and what to do if the order is violated.
Learn how to get a TRO or Final Restraining Order in New Jersey under the PDVA: who qualifies, permanent FRO duration, firearms rules, and violation penalties.
Learn how to get a Domestic Violence Protective Order in New Hampshire under RSA 173-B: who qualifies, how long it lasts, firearms rules, and violation penalties.
How to get a Protective Order in Nevada, how long a Temporary (30 days) and Extended Order (up to 2 years) last, and what violations cost. Free under VAWA.
Learn how to get a Domestic Abuse Protection Order in Nebraska, how long it lasts (1-2 years), and what happens if it is violated. Free to file under VAWA.
Learn how to get a Montana Order of Protection: who qualifies, how long it lasts (fixed period or permanent), how to file for free, and the 2023 HB 330 firearm rules.
Learn how to get a Missouri Order of Protection: who qualifies, how long it lasts (180 days to 10 years), how to file for free, and firearm rules under RSMo Chapter 455.
Learn how to get a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) in Mississippi, who qualifies, how long orders last, firearm rules, and what violations mean.
Learn how to get an Order for Protection (OFP) or Harassment Restraining Order (HRO) in Minnesota, who qualifies, how long orders last, and what violations mean.
Learn how to get a Personal Protection Order (PPO) in Michigan: who qualifies, how long a PPO lasts (minimum 182 days), firearm rules, and violation penalties.
Learn how to get a 209A Abuse Prevention Order or 258E Harassment Prevention Order in Massachusetts: who qualifies, how long orders last, and what violations cost.