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What is a restraining order?
A restraining order is a commonly-used term for an order of protection or an injunction for harassment.
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Municipal Court - Restraining Orders, Orders of Protection, Harassment
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1.
What is a restraining order?
A restraining order is a commonly-used term for an order of protection or an injunction for harassment.
2.
Where can I get a restraining order?
You will need to see a magistrate for a restraining order. To view a list of magistrates, visit the
South Carolina Judicial Department website.
3.
What is an order of protection?
An order used for protection when there is a family relationship between the defendant and the victim. The victim must state how an act of domestic violence was threatened or committed against the victim.
4.
Where can I get an order of protection?
You will need to see a magistrate for an order of protection. To find a magistrate listing, visit the
South Carolina Judicial Department website.
5.
What is harassment?
Harassment must involve a series of acts that can spread over a long or short period of time, usually within the last year. The acts must show a continuity of purpose directed at a specific person, seriously alarming, annoying, or harassing the victim without serving a legitimate purpose, which would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress.
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