Hitne mjere zabrane pristupa i zaštitne mjere¶

When you or your children face domestic violence, stalking, credible threats of bodily harm, sexual assault, elder abuse, or severe harassment, obtaining an emergency court-issued Restraining Order (also called an Order of Protection, Protective Order, Injunction for Protection, or Non-Molestation Order) transforms your legal standing immediately. Without a protective order, police responding to a stalker or abusive ex-partner standing on the public sidewalk outside your home or workplace often say they cannot make an arrest until a crime is committed. Once a judge signs a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) or Emergency Protective Order (EPO) and it is served on the respondent, the mere act of the abuser walking within 100 meters (109 yards / 300 feet) of you, texting you, emailing you, or having a friend pass you a message becomes an immediate, arrestable criminal offense, and triggers mandatory firearm surrender laws across most jurisdictions. Best of all, you do not need a lawyer, you do not have to pay any court filing fees or sheriff service fees for domestic violence or stalking orders (VAWA federal mandate), and you do not have to wait for the abuser to be present in court to get an immediate same-day Ex Parte order.

If you are in immediate physical danger right now, or if someone is at your door or following you, call your local emergency number (911 u Sjedinjenim Državama i Kanadi, 112 širom Evropske unije, 999 u Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu) ili konsultujte naš imenik međunarodnih brojevi za hitne slučajeve immediately. Remember that a piece of paper alone does not physically stop an attacker, always combine a restraining order with a physical safety plan.

Uradi ovo sada¶

1. If it is nighttime, a weekend, or a holiday and you are in immediate danger, ask responding police officers for an on-the-spot Emergency Protective Order (EPO): You do not have to wait until Monday morning at 09:00 for the courthouse to open. In almost all jurisdictions, every county and city has a 24/7 On-Call Duty Judge / Magistrate. Any responding police officer or sheriff's deputy can call the on-duty judge from their patrol car at 02:00 on a Sunday morning and issue an immediate Emergency Protective Order (EPO) (typically valid for 5 to 7 calendar days) that takes legal effect the moment the officer hands it to the abuser and can order the abuser to vacate a shared residence immediately (Kick-Out / Move-Out Order).
2. Go to the Family / Civil Courthouse Clerk's Office (or Self-Help Domestic Violence Clinic) before 10:00 AM on a business day to file a same-day Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order (TRO): An Ex Parte order means the judge reviews your sworn written petition that very same day without the abuser being notified or present in court. If you file your paperwork by mid-morning, the judge normally signs your Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) (valid for 14 to 25 days until the full hearing) by 15:00 or 16:00 that same afternoon at $0 cost.
3. Never pay a filing fee or process-service fee for a Domestic Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Protective Order: Under the federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA, 34 U.S.C. § 10461) in the United States (which protects all victims regardless of gender), as well as UK, Canadian, and Australian statutes, courts and sheriff's departments are legally prohibited from charging any filing fees, clerk fees, or service-of-process fees for domestic violence, stalking, dating violence, or sexual assault protective orders.
4. Understand the critical "Service of Process" rule: The abuser cannot be arrested for violating a TRO until they have been officially served with the papers: Once the judge signs your Ex Parte TRO at 16:00, you must NEVER hand the court papers to the abuser yourself. Deliver the signed copies immediately to the County Sheriff's Civil / Domestic Violence Unit or Local Police Department inside the courthouse so uniformed officers can personally serve the respondent and enter the proof of service into the national law enforcement database (NCIC / CLETS / PNC).
5. Be hyper-specific with dates, times, and verbatim quotes when writing your sworn Declaration / Affidavit: Judges cannot grant a restraining order based on vague conclusions like "He is crazy, narcissistic, and makes me feel unsafe." Write down the most recent specific incident first (and 2 to 3 prior escalations) using exact dates, exact physical actions, and exact verbatim threats in quotation marks: "On October 29, 2026 at 21:15, Respondent punched a hole through the bedroom door, grabbed my wrist leaving a 4-centimeter (1.5-inch) bruise, and stated: 'If you leave me, I will burn this house down.'"
6. Check EVERY specific relief box you need on the petition (Residence Kick-Out, Child Custody, Pets, Cellphone Line Separation, and Firearms Search): A judge can only grant the protections you ask for in your petition. If you share a home, children, a family dog, or a mobile phone plan with the abuser, check the specific boxes for Exclusive Temporary Use of the Residence, Temporary Sole Legal and Physical Custody, Protection of Household Pets (now authorized in over 40 US states), Wireless Phone Number Transfer Order, and Mandatory Firearm Surrender.

Decision tree: choosing the right protective order and filing channel¶

Use this legal triage flowchart to select the exact type of protective order and immediate filing path based on your relationship to the threat and the time of day:

flowchart TD
    A["Immediate Threat of Violence, Stalking, Harassment, or Abuse"] --> B{"Is it currently Nighttime, a Weekend, a Court Holiday, or an Active 911 Emergency?"}
    B -->|"Yes: Courts are Closed or Danger is Immediate"| C["Call 911 / Police Now: Request an On-Scene 'Emergency Protective Order' (EPO) via the 24/7 On-Call Duty Judge"]
    C --> D["Police Serve EPO Immediately on Scene (Lasts 5 to 7 Days) & Enforce Immediate Residence Move-Out"]
    D --> E["Go to Courthouse Before EPO Expires to File for a 14-to-21-Day Ex Parte TRO + Long-Term Order"]
    B -->|"No: Courthouses are Open (or Preparing to File Next Business Morning)"| F{"What is your legal relationship to the person threatening you?"}
    F -->|"Spouse, Ex-Spouse, Co-Parent, Dating Partner, or Close Blood/In-Law Relative"| G["File a 'Domestic Violence Restraining Order' (DVRO / Family Court Order of Protection)"]
    F -->|"Neighbor, Co-Worker, Acquaintance, Ex-Friend, or Stranger Stalker"| H["File a 'Civil Harassment / Anti-Stalking Restraining Order' (or Sexual Assault Order)"]
    F -->|"Victim is Age 60/65+ or a Dependent Adult"| I["File an 'Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order'"]
    G --> J["Judge Reviews Petition Same-Day 'Ex Parte' (No Abuser Present) & Issues Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)"]
    H --> J
    I --> J
    J --> K["Sheriff / Police Personally Serve Respondent -> Court Holds Full Evidentiary Hearing in 14-25 Days -> Issues 1-to-5 Year Permanent Order"]

Understanding the 3 stages of a Restraining Order (EPO -> Ex Parte TRO -> Permanent Order)¶

Whether you live in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or the European Union, emergency protective injunctions follow a three-stage legal timeline designed to give you immediate protection within hours while preserving constitutional due process at a later court hearing:

Faza 1: Kako odabrati tačnu pravu pravnu kategoriju (kućno naspram građanskog uznemiravanja naspram radnog mjesta)¶

Podnošenje pogrešne kategorije obrasca na izlogu službenika je tehnička greška broj 1 koju čine samozastupljeni ljudi. Sudovi dijele zaštitne naloge prema ko vam je tuženi:

1. Zabrana prilaska u slučaju nasilja u porodici (DVRO / Family Abuse Prevention Act Order / Order of Protection):
   • Koga pokriva: Sadašnji ili bivši supružnici, registrovani domaći partneri, osobe koje trenutno zabavljaju ili su bili u vezi (uključujući kratke ili povremene veze za zabavljanje i veze na mreži), osobe koje imaju zajedničko dijete, osobe koje žive zajedno ili su živjele zajedno i rođaci ** kao komercijalni rođaci, iznajmljuju zemlju** dijete, brat i sestra, baka i djed, tazbina).
   • Pravni standard: Obično najniži dokazni prag ("Razumni dokaz o prethodnom činu zlostavljanja" prema pretponoći dokaza, 51% vjerovatnije nego ne). Nadalje, u većini država (kao što je Kalifornija Family Code § 6320, New York i UK), "zlostavljanje" nije ograničeno na fizičko udaranje, ono eksplicitno uključuje uhođenje, vjerodostojne prijetnje, uništavanje lične imovine, udaranje zidova/vrata, prisilnu kontrolu, remećenje vašeg mira ili distribuciju intimnih slika bez saglasnosti.
2. Građansko uznemiravanje / Anti-Stalking / Mirovni nalog (CHRO):
   • Koga pokriva: Svako sa kim ne imate veze ili blisku porodičnu vezu, kao što je komšija, cimer (sa kojim nikada niste izlazili), kolega s posla, **novi dečko/devojka bivšeg partnera, bivši prijatelj ili **stranac.
   • Napomena o troškovima prijave: Ako se u vašoj peticiji za građansko uznemiravanje navodi uhođenje, vjerodostojne prijetnje nasiljem ili seksualni napad, označite kvadratić na odustajanju od naknade/peticiji koja ukazuje na nasilje ili uhođenje, od strane saveznog saveza VAWA mandata, sud mora da se odrekne svih taksi za podnošenje i šerifske usluge (0$).
3. Zaštitna naredba protiv seksualnog napada (SAPO):
   • Dostupan u gotovo svim jurisdikcijama za svaku žrtvu seksualnog čina bez pristanka, bez obzira na to da li ste ikada poznavali ili izlazili sa počiniocem prije napada, i bez zahtjeva od vas da pokrenete krivično gonjenje ako niste spremni za to.
4. Zabrana prilaska starije osobe ili zavisne odrasle osobe (EARO):
   • Štiti bilo koju osobu u dobi od 60+ ili 65+ (u zavisnosti od države) ILI bilo koju odraslu osobu u dobi od 18 do 64 godine sa fizičkim, kognitivnim ili razvojnim poteškoćama od fizičkog zlostavljanja, zanemarivanja, napuštanja, izolacije ili finansijske eksploatacije (kao što je srodnik ili skrbnik koji krade novac).
5. Krivično zaštitna naredba (CPO / No-Contact Bond Condition) naspram građanskog porodičnog sudskog naloga:
   • Ako je policija sinoć uhapsila nasilnika, sudija Krivičnog suda na suđenju obično izdaje Krivičnu zabranu kontakta kao uslov za kauciju.
   • KRITIČNO UPOZORENJE: NEMOJTE se oslanjati isključivo na nalog krivičnog suda o zabrani puštanja u rad. Ako okružni tužilac odustane od krivične prijave ili se krivični predmet završi sporazumom o priznanju krivice za 3 sedmice od sada, Naredba o krivičnoj zaštiti nestaje odmah, a nalog krivičnog suda vam ne može odobriti privremeno starateljstvo nad djecom, posjedovanje vašeg automobila ili izdržavanje porodice. Uvijek idite u Građanski/Porodični sud i podnesite svoj vlastiti nezavisni nalog za zabranu prilaska u slučaju građanskog/porodičnog nasilja (DVRO) čak i ako je krivični postupak u toku.

Faza 2: Kako napisati izjavu pod zakletvom otpornom na metke (Affidavit) koje će sudija odobriti¶

Kada podnesete zahtjev za Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) u 09:30 ujutro obično ne razgovarate sa sudijom lično tog jutra. Umjesto toga, službenik predaje vašu pisanu dokumentaciju sudiji u odeljenjima za vrijeme ručka. Sudija odlučuje da li da potpiše vaš hitni slučaj TRO zasnovano 100 posto na 2 do 5 stranica vaše pismene izjave.

5 pravila pisanja pobjedničke deklaracije o zabrani prilaska¶

1. Prvo počnite s najnovijim incidentom (obrnuti hronološki redoslijed):
   • Sudije prvo gledaju na nedavnost da odluče da li je hitan slučaj Ex Parte TRO danas je potrebno.
   • Započnite svoju deklaraciju sa zaglavljem: 1. MOST RECENT INCIDENT: [Exact Date, e.g., October 30, 2026 at approximately 8:30 PM]:
   • Zatim navedite 2. PRIOR INCIDENT: [Date]:, 3. PRIOR INCIDENT: [Date]: i 4. PATTERN OF ESCALATION AND WHY I FEAR IMMINENT HARM TODAY:.
2. Zamijenite nejasne prideve konkretnim fizičkim radnjama i doslovnim citatima:
   • Slab (često odbijen): "John je verbalno uvredljiv i prijetio cijeli vikend. Ponašao se ludo, satjerao me u ćošak u kuhinji i slao mi poruke bez prestanka."
   • Jako (odmah odobreno): "30. oktobra 2026. u 20:30 u našoj kuhinji u Oak St. 123, John je svojim tijelom blokirao kuhinjska vrata tako da nisam mogao otići, podigao je stisnutu šaku 15 centimetara (6 inča) od mog lica i vrisnuo je da ubacim policajce ili vikne: "Ubacim te" mrtvačnicu.' Zatim je bacio moju keramičku šolju za kafu o suhozid pored moje glave, razbio je. Između 21:00 i 23:45, nakon što sam pobjegla u kuću svoje sestre, zvao je moj mobilni telefon 47 puta zaredom i poslao 19 tekstualnih poruka u kojima je pisalo 'Znam gdje živi tvoja sestra, izađi napolje sada' (Snimci ekrana priloženi kao dokaz A)."
3. Opišite svaku fizičku povredu, oštećenje imovine, oružje i svjedoka:
   • Eksplicitno navedite da li vas je nasilnik davio/davio (gurnuo vam je u vrat ili vam ometao disanje, davljenje bez smrtnog ishoda je najviši medicinski prediktor budućeg ubistva u nasilju u porodici, povećava rizik od smrtnosti za preko 700 posto, a sudije tretiraju svaku tvrdnju o davljenju s najvišim prioritetom).
   • Navedite da li su djeca bila prisutna u prostoriji, da li ste čuli vrisak niz hodnik ili su ih držali u naručju tokom incidenta.
   • Navedite da li ispitanik posjeduje, posjeduje ili ima pristup bilo kakvom vatrenom oružju, nožu ili oružju (i opišite marku/tip i gdje se oružje drži, kao što je "crni pištolj Glock 9 mm koji se nalazi u gornjoj ladici noćnog ormarića u glavnoj spavaćoj sobi" i "lovačka puška u ormaru u hodniku").
4. Priložite štampane, označene eksponate (Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C):
   • Nikada ne očekujte da će sudija u vijećima gledati u vaš fizički ekran mobilnog telefona tokom suđenja Ex Parte recenzija.
   • Prije odlaska u zgradu suda (ili u centar za samopomoć pri nasilju u porodici, koji ima besplatne štampače), odštampajte:
     • Prikaz A: Jasne fotografije u boji bilo kakvih modrica, posjekotina, pocijepane odjeće, rupa na vratima/zidovima, razbijenih telefona ili izrezanih guma (uključite novčić ili ravnalo pored modrica ako je moguće i napišite datum kada je fotografija snimljena).
     • Prikaz B: Snimci ekrana prijetećih tekstualnih poruka, WhatsApp poruka, e-pošte ili evidencije poziva koji prikazuju 50 propuštenih poziva (uvjerite se da su broj telefona ili kontakt podaci pošiljaoca i datum/vremenska oznaka vidljivi na vrhu snimka ekrana).
     • Dokaz C: Bilo koji Broj izvještaja o policijskom incidentu/kartica događaja koji su vam predali službenici koji su odgovorili na vašu kućnu ili bolničku evidenciju o otpustu hitne pomoći.
5. Zahtjev za povjerljivost adrese (Safe at Home / Confidential Address Form):
   • Zapamtite: Svaku pojedinačnu stranicu vaše peticije i dokaznih predmeta za zabranu prilaska će šerif fizički predati zlostavljaču tako da zlostavljač zna za optužbe protiv njega.
   • NIKAD ne upisujte svoju tajnu adresu skloništa, kućnu adresu svog prijatelja ili novu tajnu adresu stana na obrascima za javne peticije. Zatražite od sudskog službenika Obrazac za povjerljivu adresu (ili navedite svoju poštansku adresu kao "Care Of" sef P.O. Box, kancelarija vašeg advokata ili vaš državni Program poverljivosti adresa / Safe at Home P.O. Kutija).

Faza 3: Sigurno služenje zlostavljaču i provođenje naloga (NCIC & Firearm Surrender)¶

Once the judge signs your Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in the afternoon, the clerk will hand you 3 to 5 certified stamped copies of the order along with the Notice of Court Hearing (setting the full court hearing date 14 to 25 days out).

Step 1: Immediate Law Enforcement Service of Process (Do NOT Serve It Yourself)¶

1. Take the Service Copy Directly to the Sheriff's Civil / Domestic Violence Division:
   • By law, the Petitioner (you) is prohibited from personally serving the restraining order on the Respondent.
   • Hand the service packet to the County Sheriff's Department (or City Police Marshal) along with the ** Law Enforcement Supplemental Information Sheet** (which stays confidential with the police and is not shown to the abuser).
   • On the confidential Sheriff instruction sheet, give the deputies every detail they need to find the abuser quickly:
     • A clear, recent color photograph of the abuser.
     • Their exact home address, workplace address, work shift hours (serving an abuser at their workplace at 10:00 AM is often the easiest and fastest place for deputies to locate them.), and gym or hangout addresses.
     • The Make, Model, Color, and License Plate Number of their car.
     • Warning of any firearms, aggressive dogs, or prior threats against law enforcement.
2. What If the Abuser Hides to Avoid Being Served Before the Court Hearing Date?:
   • If the Sheriff cannot find the abuser before your 21-day hearing date, DO NOT skip the court hearing.
   • Show up at the hearing (or join via Court Zoom if remote appearances are permitted) and ask the judge for a Reissuance / Continuance of the Temporary Restraining Order. The judge will sign a renewal extending your Ex Parte TRO in full force for another 21 to 30 days so the Sheriff can keep trying to serve them (or authorize alternative service after diligent attempts).

Step 2: Mandatory Firearm Surrender (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) & State Gun Relinquishment)¶

In the United States (affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Rahimi, 602 U.S. ___ (2024), upholding 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)) and across Canada, the UK, Australia, and the EU: - Once a domestic violence restraining order is issued, the Respondent is prohibited from possessing, purchasing, or receiving any firearms or ammunition. - In most states with Ex Parte TRO relinquishment laws, the Respondent must surrender all firearms to local law enforcement or sell/store them with a licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) gun dealer within 24 to 48 hours of being served, and file a written Police Receipt / FFL Receipt with the court within 48 hours. - If you know the abuser owns specific guns and fails to file the police surrender receipt within 48 hours of service, notify the Sheriff's Domestic Violence Firearms Recovery Unit and the judge immediately, in many states (like California APPs, Washington, New York SAFE Act, and Colorado), police will obtain an immediate search warrant to seize unreported firearms.

Step 3: Distributing Your Certified Copies (Schools, Daycare, Employer, and Purse Copy)¶

Once your TRO is signed: 1. Keep 1 Physical Certified Paper Copy on Your Person / in Your Glovebox at All Times (plus a PDF photograph of every page on your phone). Even though the order is entered into the police computer (NCIC), having the stamped paper copy with the judge's signature in your hand if you ever call 911 eliminates any confusion when patrol officers arrive on scene. 2. Give 1 Copy to Your Children's School Principal and Daycare Director: If your order lists your children as Protected Persons or grants you Sole Custody, hand a copy to the school front office immediately so the abuser is legally barred from picking the children up from school. 3. Give 1 Copy to Your Workplace Security Desk / HR Department: Provide the abuser's photo and car description so building security can lock doors and call 911 immediately if the abuser pulls into your workplace parking lot.

Phase 4: Winning your 14-to-25-day Final Restraining Order Hearing¶

Two to three weeks after you get your Ex Parte TRO, the court holds a formal hearing (often 15 to 45 minutes long) to decide whether to extend the order for 1 to 5 years (Permanent / Final Restraining Order).

How to Prepare for and Win the Court Hearing¶

1. You Can Request a Remote Video Appearance (Zoom / Teams) or a Courthouse Sheriff Escort:
   • Most family courts now allow domestic violence petitioners to testify by video (Zoom) OR provide a separate locked Victim Waiting Room and a Deputy Bailiff Escort to walk you to your car so the abuser can never approach you in the courthouse hallway.
2. Bring 3 Printed Copies of All Evidence (Original for Judge, 1 for Yourself, 1 for Respondent):
   • Even if you attached photos and texts to your initial petition, bring 3 organized paper copies of all photos, text screenshots, medical records, and police reports to the hearing, plus any live eyewitnesses (such as a neighbor or sister who personally saw the bruise or heard the threat, written letters from friends who aren't in court are usually excluded as "hearsay", so bring your witness in person or on Zoom.).
3. Speak Strictly to the Judge, Never Look At or Argue With the Abuser:
   • In the courtroom, address every single sentence to "Your Honor".
   • Even if the abuser (or their lawyer) tells outrageous lies during their turn to speak, do NOT interrupt, shake your head, or speak out of turn. Simply write down the false statement on your notepad, and when the judge turns back to you and asks "Do you have anything to respond to that?", state calmly: "Yes, Your Honor. Respondent just claimed he wasn't at my house on October 30, but Exhibit B is the timestamped Ring doorbell photo showing him standing on my porch at 8:32 PM."
4. Watch Out for the "Mutual Restraining Order" Trap:
   • Sometimes an abuser shows up at the hearing and says: "Your Honor, I'll agree to stay away from her if you make the restraining order mutual against both of us."
   • NEVER agree to a "Mutual" Restraining Order. Under federal VAWA (34 U.S.C. § 12291 / 18 U.S.C. § 2265(c)) and state statutes, a judge is legally prohibited from issuing a mutual restraining order against you unless the abuser filed their own separate written petition in advance AND the judge makes specific factual findings that both parties acted primarily as aggressors and neither acted in self-defense. A mutual order allows the abuser to call the police and have you falsely arrested.

Phase 5: What to do the exact second the abuser violates the order¶

A common tactic of abusers and stalkers within the first week of being served with a restraining order is "Testing the Boundary", sending a single text message saying "I'm sorry, can we just talk about the dog?", having their mother or friend call you to ask you to drop the order, sending you $1.00 on Venmo/CashApp with a note in the memo line, liking an old Instagram photo, or driving slowly past your house.

Never Let a "Minor" First Violation Slide, Report 100% of Violations Immediately¶

1. Zero Contact Means ZERO Contact (Including "Nice" Texts, Third-Party Relays, and Venmo Memos):
   • Every restraining order prohibits direct AND indirect contact (having a friend, relative, or co-worker pass a message to you) and prohibits contact by any electronic means (SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram DM, email, Venmo/Zelle payment notes, or shared Google Docs).
2. You Cannot "Give Permission" for the Abuser to Violate the Order:
   • A Restraining Order is an order from the Judge to the Respondent. Even if an abuser begs you to meet up at a coffee shop and you say "Okay", the Respondent is still committing an arrestable crime the moment they show up, and responding to their texts can muddy the waters in court. Never reply to a single text or call from a restrained person.
3. What to Do the Instant a Violation Occurs:
   • If the abuser is physically near your home, workplace, or car: Lock the doors and call 911 (112 / 999) immediately. Tell the dispatcher: "I have an active, served Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Case #[Number]) and the restrained person is currently at my location in violation of the order." In most jurisdictions, mandatory arrest statutes require police to arrest a restrained person upon probable cause of a protective order violation.
   • If the violation is a text message, voicemail, social media message, or third-party call: Do not delete the message and do not reply. Screenshot the message showing the phone number/handle and timestamp, call your local police non-emergency line (or go to the police station front desk with your certified copy of the Restraining Order and Proof of Service), and insist on filing a Criminal Violation of Restraining Order Police Report every single time. Five documented police report numbers for "minor" text violations will result in a prosecutor issuing an arrest warrant and the judge renewing your permanent order for another 5 years or life.

International protective orders: UK, Canada, Australia, and European Union¶

1. United Kingdom (Non-Molestation Order, Occupation Order, and DVPN/DVPO/DAPN):
   • Immediate Police Power: UK police can issue an on-the-spot Domestic Violence Protection Notice (DVPN) / Domestic Abuse Protection Notice (DAPN) removing an abuser from the home immediately, followed within 48 hours by a Magistrates' Court DVPO / DAPO.
   • Family Court Orders (Family Law Act 1996): Apply for a Non-Molestation Order (prohibits harassment/contact; breach is a criminal offense carrying up to 5 years imprisonment) and an Occupation Order (evicts the abuser from the family home). You can apply Without Notice (Ex Parte) for free ($0 court fee) using the free government service CourtNav (courtnav.org.uk), operated by RCJ Advice, or by calling the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV, ncdv.org.uk ili 0800 970 2070), which helps obtain emergency UK injunctions within 24 hours regardless of financial means.
2. Canada (Emergency Protection Order / EPO, Restraining Order, and Section 810 Peace Bond):
   • In provinces with dedicated domestic violence statutes (Alberta, British Columbia Family Law Act Protection Order, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan), a Justice of the Peace or Judge can grant an immediate Ex Parte Emergency Protection Order (EPO) or Family Law Protection Order 24/7.
   • In Ontario, Quebec, and nationwide, victims can obtain an urgent Family Court Restraining Order (Form 14C motion without notice in Ontario) AND/OR a federal Criminal Code Section 810 Peace Bond through police or a Justice of the Peace.
3. Australia (AVO, ADVO, FVIO, FVO, and DVO):
   • Known by state as an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) or Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) in NSW, Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) in Victoria, Domestic Violence Order (DVO) in Queensland, and Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) in WA. Police can issue an immediate on-scene Police Safety Notice / Provisional ADVO 24/7, and a state order registered under the National Domestic Violence Order Scheme (NDVOS) is automatically enforceable by police in every state and territory across Australia.

Često postavljana pitanja¶

Izvori provjereni¶

• United States Department of Justice: Office on Violence Against Women (OVW, United States): Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Full Faith and Credit Mandate (18 U.S.C. § 2265), Zabrana podnošenja i naknada za usluge (34 U.S.C. § 10461), and Firearm Prohibitions (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)) (justice.gov/ovw).
• Federalna komisija za komunikacije (FCC, Sjedinjene Države): Zakon o sigurnim vezama iz 2022. Pravila: Hitno razdvajanje bežične linije za osobe koje su preživjele nasilje u porodici i trgovinu ljudima (47 U.S.C. § 345) (fcc.gov/safe-connections-act-survivors-domestic-violence).
• Nacionalna mreža za okončanje nasilja u porodici (NNEDV, Sjedinjene Američke Države): WomensLaw.org Statuti o zabrani prilaska po državama, Ex parte TRO procedure i vodiči za pripremu sudskog saslušanja (womenslaw.org).
• National Center for State Courts (NCSC) & National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ, Sjedinjene Američke Države): Nalozi za civilnu zaštitu: Vodič za unapređenje prakse (ncjfcj.org).
• HM Courts & Tribunals Service & National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV, United Kingdom): Family Law Act 1996 Part IV Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders (Form FL401) and Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Protection Orders (gov.uk/injunction-domestic-violence, ncdv.org.uk).
• Department of Justice Canada & Australian Attorney-General's Department: Peace Bonds (Criminal Code s. 810), Provincial Protection Orders, and National Domestic Violence Order Scheme (NDVOS) (justice.gc.ca, ag.gov.au).

Povezani vodiči¶

• Nasilje u porodici
• Plan oporavka od nasilja u porodici i sigurnosni plan
• Stalking and physical surveillance defense
• Otkrivanje stalkerware-a, špijunskog softvera i skrivenog pristupa na telefonima
• Kućne posjete Službe za zaštitu djece (CPS) i zakonska prava
• Uznemiravanje stanodavca i kršenje privatnosti