The order of protection

The Restraining Order is a judicial resolution that establishes “the statute of comprehensive protection” of gender-based violence victims through the adoption of criminal and civil precautionary measures by one same court, activating other measures in the field of social services.

What is the order of protection?

The Act 27/2003

The order of protection is “a court judgement” that, in cases where there is strong evidence of the commission of crimes or misdemeanors of domestic violence and in cases where there is an objective situation of risk to the victim, a judge orders their protection through the adoption of civil and / or criminal precautionary measures, in addition to activating the necessary social assistance and protection measures, by reference to the order of protection concerning the coordination points of the autonomous regions.

1.-  Measures

2.-  Who can apply for it?

3.-  Where can I apply for it?

4.-  Procedure

5.-  Central registry for the protection of victims of domestic violence