A 209A protective order is a court order that protects you from being abused by a member or former member of your household or family or someone you have been dating. It is called a 209A protective order because the law that created it is Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A.
Is it the same thing as a "restraining order"?
Protective orders are also called "restraining orders," "abuse prevention orders," or "209A's." In this manual we use the term 209A protective order, because the order does more than just "restrain" your abuser. It protects you in other ways too. 209A protective orders say “Abuse Prevention Order” at the top of the order
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Date: 2014-07-13 08:59 pm (UTC)http://www.masslegalhelp.org/domestic-violence/wdwgfh/chapter6-209a-protective-orders
What is a 209A protective order?
A 209A protective order is a court order that protects you from being abused by a member or former member of your household or family or someone you have been dating. It is called a 209A protective order because the law that created it is Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A.
Is it the same thing as a "restraining order"?
Protective orders are also called "restraining orders," "abuse prevention orders," or "209A's." In this manual we use the term 209A protective order, because the order does more than just "restrain" your abuser. It protects you in other ways too. 209A protective orders say “Abuse Prevention Order” at the top of the order
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