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New York 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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New York protective orders are issued by a judge to limit the contact between a victim of domestic violence and their abuser. These orders prohibit harassment, stalking, or violence, and may require an abuser to surrender firearms or move out.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Sometimes you and your loved ones should stay away from a certain person. That’s not always easy to accomplish if they won’t leave you alone. New York<\/span> has a set of protective orders<\/a> offering protection from the unwanted attention of abusers and other dangerous individuals, also known as a family offense. If you ever feel in danger, your first move should be to call 911.<\/p>\n

Understanding which order applies <\/a>in your situation<\/a>\u00a0can be confusing, so we’ve compiled a guide to help. We’ll examine the types of <\/span>orders of protection<\/span>, detail what they’re for, show how to obtain the one you need, and ensure you know how long it’s in effect. Nobody looks forward to requiring a New York<\/span> protective order, but it’s good to know about them in case getting one becomes necessary.<\/p>\n

New York<\/span> Protective Orders: Domestic Violence<\/span><\/h2>\n

Domestic violence<\/span> occurs when abusive crimes such as sexual assault happen between family members<\/span>, household members, a former spouse<\/span>, or those in an intimate relationship<\/span><\/a>. New York<\/span> has orders of protection<\/span> that aim to keep abusers away from their victims. No court order<\/span> can guarantee the victim’s safety, but the protections and punishments in orders of protection<\/span> help.<\/p>\n

Before getting into the different types available, let’s outline what a New York<\/span> order of protection<\/span> can do. The specifics of each case dictate the protections an order contains. Still, some conditions are common inclusions<\/a>:<\/p>\n