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Restraining Orders
- Orders of Protection from Abuse
- Basic information
- Who can get an order of protection from abuse
- Steps to get an order of protection from abuse
- After the hearing
- Can the abuser have a gun?
- What should I do when I leave the courthouse?
- My petition for an order was denied. Can I appeal?
- What can I do if the abuser violates the order?
- How do I change, extend, or cancel my order of protection?
- What happens if I move?
- If I get a protection order, will it show up in an internet search?
- Sexual Violence Protective Orders
- Basic information and definitions
- What is the legal definition of sexual violence in Delaware?
- What types of sexual violence protective orders are available? How long do they last?
- What protections can I get in a sexual violence protective order?
- Where can I file for a sexual violence protective order?
- If the abuser lives in a different state can I still get an order against him/her?
- Eligibility for a sexual violence protective order
- The court process
- After the hearing
- What should I do when I leave the courthouse?
- I was not granted a sexual violence protective order. What are my options?
- Can I renew a sexual violence protective order?
- What happens if the abuser violates the order?
- If I get a protective order, will it show up in an internet search?
- Where can I find additional information about sexual assault?
- Basic information and definitions
- Lethal Violence Protective Orders
- Moving to Another State with an Order of Protection from Abuse
- Enforcing Your Out-of-State Order in Delaware
- General rules for out-of-state orders in Delaware
- Can I get my out-of-state protection order enforced in Delaware? What are the requirements?
- Can I have my out-of-state protection order changed, extended, or canceled in Delaware?
- I was granted temporary custody with my out-of-state protection order. Will I still have temporary custody of my children in Delaware?
- Registering your out-of-state order in Delaware
- What is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Registry? Who has access to it?
- How do I register my out-of-state protection order in Delaware?
- Do I have to register my out-of-state protection order in Delaware in order to get it enforced?
- Will the abuser be notified if I register my protection order?
- What if I don't register my protection order? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
- Does it cost anything to register my protection order?
- General rules for out-of-state orders in Delaware
