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Mississippi Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Mississippi laws regarding protective orders allow domestic violence victims to seek court protection from an abuser, including no-contact and restraining orders. Under Mississippi domestic abuse protection order laws, eligible victims can file for a temporary ex parte court order and a final protective order in municipal, justice, chancery, or county court to address harassment, stalking, threats, and physical abuse.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Given what protection orders<\/span> can do, victims of <\/span>domestic violence<\/span> should try to get one as soon as possible.\u00a0This article\u00a0explains the different versions<\/a> of Mississippi domestic violence protection orders, shows how they work, and helps navigate the legal system to get one.<\/span>\u00a0Read on to learn what you need to know about protection orders<\/span> in Mississippi<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Mississippi<\/span> Protective Orders<\/span> Laws – Defining Domestic Violence<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before discussing Mississippi<\/span> protection orders<\/span>, it’s important to understand what they’re designed to protect against. Referred to as domestic abuse<\/a> in state codes, it occurs when certain abusive acts happen between people who are family members<\/span> or intimate partners. Let’s take a closer look at both requirements.<\/p>\n

Domestic Violence<\/span> in Mississippi<\/span> – Offenses<\/h3>\n

Not all crimes can qualify as potential domestic violence<\/span> offenses. Certain abusive acts meet the requirement when committed between people in qualifying relationships. The following offenses and categories<\/a> have the potential for domestic abuse labeling:<\/p>\n