Stalking Protection Order Matrix

This matrix outlines states and territories that issue stalking protection orders, including eligibility criteria, available relief measures, and penalties for violations.

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BWJP
Legal & Alternative Justice
Link to the Stalking Protection Order Matrix page

State Registry and Database Statutes

Matrix providing an overview of state and other U.S. jurisdictions' laws regarding the entry of protection orders into a database/registry.

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BWJP
Legal & Alternative Justice
Link to the State Registry and Database Statutes page

Predominant Aggressor Statutes

This state-by-state matrix outlines statutory provisions that direct law enforcement officers to arrest the predominant/primary/principal aggressor in domestic violence situations.

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BWJP
Legal & Alternative Justice
Link to the Predominant Aggressor Statutes page

State Protection Order Statutes: Prohibiting Fees for Filing, Issuance, Registration, Modification, Enforcement, Dismissal, Withdrawal or Service of Process for a Protection Order or Petition for a Protection Order

This state-by-state matrix reviews statutes prohibiting fees for filing, issuance, registration, or service of process for protection orders.

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BWJP
Legal & Alternative Justice
Link to the State Protection Order Statutes: Prohibiting Fees for Filing, Issuance, Registration, Modification, Enforcement, Dismissal, Withdrawal or Service of Process for a Protection Order or Petition for a Protection Order page

State and Territorial Full Faith and Credit Statutes

Compilation of states and territories with full faith and credit statutes for enforcement of protection orders, including definitions of key terms and procedures for filing, registration, and enforcement.

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BWJP
Legal & Alternative Justice
Link to the State and Territorial Full Faith and Credit Statutes page

Full Faith and Credit Statutes

Compilation of states and territories with full faith and credit statutes for enforcement of protection orders, including definitions of key terms and procedures for filing, registration, and enforcement.

Organization
BWJP
Legal & Alternative Justice
Link to the Full Faith and Credit Statutes page