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What is the difference between a PFA (protection from abuse order) and a restraining Order?

April 26, 2017abuse difference PFA restraining order

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What is the difference between a PFA (protection from abuse order) and a restraining Order?

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A protection from abuse order is a civil document which has criminal penalties to it, and may be obtained through the District Court’s Court Advocate. A restraining order is strictly a civil document and you need an attorney to obtain one. Also if the restraining order is violated, you need your attorney again to go to court and have the Judge holde the violator in Contempt of Court.