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Nevada Protective Orders Laws<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Kit Yona, M.A.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

A Nevada<\/span> protection order<\/span> is a legal, civil court order<\/span> designed to stop one person from harassing, threatening, stalking, or abusing another person. These restraining orders<\/span> address specific situations, including orders for domestic violence<\/span>, sexual assault<\/span>, workplace harassment<\/span>, and stalking.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When it comes to abuse, there are no winners. Victims trying to escape their abusers can feel like they’ll never escape the nightmare they’re in. While not a foolproof method of relief, protection orders<\/span><\/a> can break the remorseless cycle of threats, intimidation, violence, and abuse. The state of <\/span>Nevada<\/span> has half a dozen types of <\/span>protection orders<\/span> in place to help.<\/p>\n

With so many options, it’s not unusual for confusion to arise when determining the best order for your situation. We’re here to help. This guide to Nevada<\/span> protection orders<\/span> will examine each restraining order<\/span> available<\/a>, explain how they work, and detail the protections and penalties they carry.<\/p>\n

If you need answers to questions about domestic violence<\/span>, FindLaw’s Nevada<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Laws<\/a> article has you covered. Stay here and read on for what you need to know about protection orders<\/span> in Nevada<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Protection Orders<\/span> in Nevada<\/span>: The Basics<\/h2>\n

Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you’re suffering abuse or fear abuse in the future. Law enforcement<\/span> officers receive special training to handle crimes of abuse.<\/p>\n

While it’s true that Nevada<\/span> offers a large number of protection orders<\/span> for various applications, they all share the same goal of keeping people safe. Most accomplish this by putting provisions in place to keep abusers away from their victims. While each order will be crafted to best fit the situation, some provisions see common usage<\/a>:<\/p>\n