Órdenes de Restricción

There are several different agencies in the CNMI that may be able to assist with the order of protection process.

The Office of the Attorney General has a Victim Witness Advocacy Unit (VWAU) which may be able to do some or all of the following:

1. assign you an advocate;
2. help you figure out whether or not you are eligible for a temporary restraining order (TRO);
3. talk to you about your options;
4. help you complete all required documents;
5. send your completed documents to the Family Court for processing;
6. help you with safety planning and refer you to other agencies if necessary;
7. inform you when the judge decides whether or not to grant your TRO;
8. provide you with a copy of your order if one is issued, and inform you of upcoming court dates;
9. come with you to court when it’s time for your hearing; and
10. continue to provide advocacy services after the court hearing is over.

An advocate with Karidat Social Services can also provide many of the services listed in numbers 2 – 9 above.

The Pro Se Center of the Family Court Division may be able to:

• offer legal information, but not legal advice; and
• provide the necessary forms to file for an order of protection.