Hennepin Minnesota Protective Order is a legal statute designed to provide protection and safety to individuals who are facing domestic violence, harassment, or stalking. This order aims to prevent further harm or contact from the perpetrator(s) while ensuring the wellbeing of the affected party. Types of Hennepin Minnesota Protective Orders: 1. Domestic Abuse Order for Protection: This type of protective order is specifically for individuals who are experiencing domestic abuse, violence, or threats within a familial or household relationship. It can be obtained by a family or household member against another family or household member. 2. Harassment Restraining Order: This order is applicable when an individual is being harassed or stalked by someone who they do not have a familial or household relationship with. It protects individuals from unwanted contact, threats, or actions that cause emotional distress or fear. 3. Order for Protection — Child: This protective order is filed to safeguard a child who has been subjected to domestic violence or faces an imminent risk of harm, either directly or indirectly. This can be obtained by a parent, a guardian, or a person who has custodial rights over the child. 4. Harassment Order for Protection: This order is obtained when an individual is experiencing a pattern of harassing conduct, but the relationship between the parties does not meet the criteria for a domestic abuse order. It aims to prevent further harassment or stalking incidents. To obtain a Hennepin Minnesota Protective Order, the affected party must go through a legal process that involves filing a petition, providing evidence or testimony supporting the need for protection, and attending a court hearing. If granted, the protective order typically requires the subject to cease all contact, stay away from the protected party's residence or workplace, and comply with any other conditions determined by the court. Violation of a protective order may result in legal consequences for the subject, including arrest and potential criminal charges.