Laws current as of November 7, 2024
Restraining Orders
- Orders of Protection due to Domestic Violence
- Basic information
- What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Missouri?
 - What types of orders of protection are there? How long do they last?
 - How will the judge decide custody and visitation in a full order of protection?
 - What protections can I get in an order of protection due to domestic violence?
 - In which county can I file for an order of protection?
 - How much does it cost to get an order of protection? Do I need a lawyer?
 - Can I get an order of protection when the courthouse is closed?
 - If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
 
 - Who can get an order of protection
 - Steps for getting an order of protection
 - After the hearing
 
 - Basic information
 - Orders of Protection due to Stalking or Sexual Assault
- Basic info and definitions
- What is the definition of stalking in Missouri?
 - What is the legal definition of sexual assault?
 - What protections can I get in an order of protection due to stalking or sexual assault?
 - What types of orders of protection due to stalking or sexual assault are there? How long do they last?
 - If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
 
 - Getting the order of protection
 
 - Basic info and definitions
 - Moving to Another State with an Order of Protection
 - Enforcing Your Out-of-State Order in Missouri
- General rules for out-of-state orders in Missouri
 - Registering your out-of-state order in Missouri
- What is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Registry? Who has access to it?
 - How do I register my protection order in Missouri?
 - Do I have to register my protection order in Missouri in order to get it enforced?
 - Will the abuser be notified if I register my protection order?
 - If I don't register my protection order, will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
 
 
 




