whats the diffrence in an order of protection and a restraining order?

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whats the diffrence in an order of protection and a restraining order?

2007-03-16 08:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by gary h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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There's no difference. Virginia stopped calling them restraining orders and started calling them orders of protection a few years ago.

2007-03-16 08:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by schaianne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Laughter-Every-Day is correct.

A restraining order is a prohibutory injunction, and the term applies to any court order which prohibits some conduct.

A protective order is one specific example.

2007-03-16 09:26:06 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

No difference at all in my state. Just 2 different names for the same Order.

2007-03-16 08:31:28 · answer #3 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They serve the same purpose. An order of protection is just a little more detailed.

2007-03-16 08:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋