Protective Orders
How to petition for a protective order or civil stalking injunction in Utah.
Restraining Order vs. Protective Order in Utah: What's the Difference?
In Utah the legal term is 'protective order,' not 'restraining order.' A temporary restraining order is something else: a short emergency order inside an existing court case.
Utah Dating Violence Protective Orders
If you dated someone but never lived with them, Utah has a third protective order type distinct from both the cohabitant protective order and the civil stalking injunction.
Civil Stalking Injunction vs. Protective Order in Utah: Choosing the Right One
The relationship you have with the person you need protection from determines which Utah petition you file — get it wrong, and you may need to start over.
Utah Protective Order Forms: Complete List
The core documents in a Utah protective order or civil stalking injunction case, from the initial petition through a continuous (permanent) order.
Modifying or Ending a Utah Protective Order
A Utah protective order's terms or duration can be modified, and either party can petition the court to address changed circumstances — this isn't a decision either side makes informally.
What Happens When a Utah Protective Order Is Violated
Violating a Utah protective order is a class A misdemeanor that can become a third-degree felony after a prior domestic violence conviction within 10 years, and police can arrest on probable cause alone.
How to File for a Protective Order in Utah
The process for petitioning a Utah court for a protective order or civil stalking injunction — from the same-day temporary order through the final hearing.