A restraining order is a civil order of protection. True or false?

A restraining order is a civil order of protection. True or false?

• A. Civil protection
• B. Criminal protection
• C. Administrative protection
• D. Family protection

Answer: (A)

A restraining order is a civil order of protection, so the statement is true. It is issued by a civil court to protect someone from threats, harassment, or abuse by another person. This civil remedy is aimed at safety and relief, not at criminalizing the dispute itself. If someone who is protected by the order violates it, that violation can lead to criminal penalties, but the order itself is a civil action filed in court. Among the options, civil protection is the accurate description because it reflects the process of obtaining relief through a civil court for protection. The terms criminal protection, administrative protection, or family protection do not accurately capture the standard, court-issued civil remedy, though related domestic violence protections may exist under different names in some contexts.