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Am I eligible for an order of protection?

Any adult who has been a victim of domestic or family violence committed by a family or household member may file a petition asking the Superior Court for protection.1

If you are a minor, you may need a parent, guardian or other representative to file for an order of protection on your behalf. 2 You may want to contact a domestic violence program for more information about how to get an order if you are a minor. Go to our CNMI Advocates and Shelters page to find a program.

Note: A judge can issue mutual orders of protection to opposing parties if s/he thinks that it is in the best interest of the parties to do so.3

1 8 CMC § 1911(a)
2 8 CMC § 1911(b)
3 8 CMC § 1920

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