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Indiana Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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Indiana protective orders are court orders that keep abusers away from victims. These orders cover domestic, workplace, no-contact, and child protective orders.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When it comes to abusive crimes, it’s important to prevent further violence by keeping the abuser away from the victim. One method of accomplishing this is through an order for protection<\/span><\/a>. Also known as restraining orders<\/span> and protective orders<\/span> in Indiana<\/span>, these civil court<\/span> and criminal court orders<\/span> can provide relief for victims.<\/p>\n

Figuring out which\u00a0Indiana<\/span>\u00a0order is the best fit for your situation isn’t easy. In this guide, we’ll examine each protective order<\/span> available in the state, help determine which one you require, and explain how to get it<\/a>. If you’re suffering domestic violence<\/span><\/a> and need more information on what to do, FindLaw’s Indiana<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Laws<\/a> article can help you out.<\/p>\n

Indiana<\/span> Protective Orders<\/span> Laws: Available Orders<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First and foremost: if you’re suffering abuse or feel you’re in imminent danger, call 911. Law enforcement<\/span> officers<\/span> in Indiana<\/span> have specialized training for situations<\/a> that involve domestic violence<\/span> and other types of abuse.<\/p>\n

There are many different abusive crimes. Indiana<\/span> offers a variety of protective orders<\/span> designed to provide protection for victims. They do this through provisions that focus on telling the abuser<\/a> what they can and can’t do with regard to the victim. Some orders will also give temporary orders for child custody, child support<\/span>, and spousal support.<\/p>\n

The type of Indiana<\/span> restraining order<\/span> used depends on the people involved and the particular crimes committed. While some are more common than others, the provisions in protective orders<\/span> are tailored to fit each case. Any protective order<\/span> issued in Indiana<\/span> is good anywhere in the United States under federal law<\/a>. Out-of-state protective orders<\/span><\/a> are recognized by Indiana<\/span>.<\/p>\n

While not perfect, protective orders<\/span> can offer effective relief. Let’s take a look at the orders of protection<\/span> available in Indiana<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Indiana<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Orders of Protection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Indiana<\/span>‘s definition of domestic violence<\/span> is a bit broader than that of other states. Domestic violence<\/span> crimes<\/a> occur between family members<\/span> and household members<\/span><\/a>. These participants include:<\/p>\n