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Restraining order

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Ishawna - Restraining Order [Official Music Video HD]

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Restraining order hearing

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How to Get a Restraining Order

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Restraining order filed against third grader

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What is the difference between a restraining order and a protective order?

A restraining order or protective order is an order used by a court to protect a person, business, company, establishment, or entity, and the general public, in a situation involving alleged domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or sexual assault. In the United States, every state has some form of domestic violence restraining order law, and many states also have specific restraining order laws for stalking and sexual assault.
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