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Vermont 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 reviewed\n
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Vermont<\/span> protective orders<\/span> are issued by a court to protect victims of domestic abuse<\/span>, stalking, or sexual assault<\/span> from further harm. These orders prohibit an abuser from contacting or approaching the victim and may require surrendering firearms or leaving a shared home.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Depending on where you are, protective orders<\/span> may be called different things. For victims of abuse in Vermont<\/span>, it doesn’t matter what they’re called as long as they offer protection. By keeping abusers away from their victims, protective orders<\/span><\/a> offer a solid form of relief.<\/p>\n

With several different orders of protection available in Vermont<\/span>, it’s challenging to know which one works best for your situation<\/a>. This guide takes a look at how each type of restraining order<\/span> works, the protections it offers, and what you need to do to get one.<\/p>\n

If you need to know more about domestic abuse<\/span>, FindLaw’s Vermont<\/span> Domestic Violence<\/span> Laws<\/a> article gives a thorough overview of the subject. Read on to keep the focus on protective orders<\/span> in the state of Vermont<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Protective Orders<\/span> in Vermont<\/span>: Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you’re in immediate danger<\/span>, call 911.<\/p>\n

The different types of <\/span>protective orders<\/span> in Vermont<\/span> are keyed to certain crimes committed by certain people. There’s little to no overlap between them when it comes to victims, but many of the conditions used to restrict abusers are shared between them. While every order is tailored for each case, some provisions are common:<\/p>\n