What is the difference between a “No Contact Order” and a “Protection Order”?
A no contact order is issued by the judge in a criminal case and orders the defendant to have no contact with the victim. If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can also personally petition the civil court for a protection order to keep you safe. To be eligible, you must have had a domestic relationship with your offender (ie: spouse, former spouse, be related by blood or marriage, have a history of living together, have a child in common, married or not).
