The protective order process can be intimidating and requires filing paperwork in the state court system. To obtain a protective order, Utahns don’t need to have been married or living with the other person. A civil stalking injunction is another option, and it’s based on an aggressor’s specific behavior rather than the type of relationship.
Attorneys stress there’s help for Utahns seeking domestic violence protective orders
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