What is a restraining order?

A restraining order is a court order in Texas, typically issued under Family Law, that restricts one person from having contact with or coming near another person. The Texas Family Code defines a “protective order” as an order prohibiting one person from engaging in certain kinds of contact with or behavior towards another. The purpose of a restraining order is to protect the safety and welfare of those involved. Restraining orders are issued in cases involving family violence, which is defined as an act by a family or household member that causes physical harm or puts someone in fear of physical harm or death. This can include threatening behavior, assault, stalking, child abuse, or sexual assault. The person requesting the restraining order must provide evidence of violence or the fear of violence to a court. Once a restraining order is issued, it will detail the terms of what the subject of the order can and cannot do, such as staying away from the protected party, their home, workplace, and school. Violating a restraining order can lead to criminal charges, so it is important for anyone under a restraining order to comply with the terms.

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