A Nueva Jersey Orden Protección is a court order issued in the state of New Jersey that is designed to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other abusive behavior. It legally restrains the abuser from contacting, harassing, or threatening the victim. The order can prohibit the abuser from entering the victim’s residence, workplace, or school, and from purchasing or possessing firearms. Violating a restraining order is a criminal offense that can result in fines and imprisonment. These protective orders aim to provide a legal means for victims to maintain safety and distance from their abusers.
