What’s the difference between a restraining order and a protective order?

A restraining order is a commonly used term for an order of protection or an injunction against harassment, which are protective orders.

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1. What is an order of protection?
2. What’s the difference between a restraining order and a protective order?
3. What is an order of protection?
4. What is an injunction against harassment?
5. How long is a protection order in effect?
6. What if the other person contests the protective order?
7. What do I do if my child is being harassed by a bully at school?
8. Is there a fee to file a protective order?
9. What is a domestic violence crime?