Resources

Definition of Domestic Violence/Abuse for Civil Protection Orders

This matrix contains state statutes with the definition of domestic violence/abuse for obtaining a domestic violence civil protection order.

Firearms and Domestic Violence: State and Territorial Statutory Provisions

This matrix contains state and territorial firearm statutes as they relate to civil protection orders; criminal offenses, procedures, prohibited transferees;…

Protection Order Violation Matrix 2020

This matrix contains protection order violation statutes from state and territorial jurisdictions.

18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8)
Case Law Summaries

This matrix is a compilation of case law involving the federal firearm prohibitor 18 USC 922(g)(8) and protection orders. To…

Predominant Aggressor Arrest Statutes

This matrix is a compilation of all state statutory provisions that direct law enforcement officers to determine the predominant/primary/principal aggressor…

Full Faith and Credit Statutes with Definitions – 18 USC 2265-2266

This statute is the full faith and credit provision of the Violence Against Women Act, 18 USC 2265 and the…

Workplace Protection Order Statutes 2019

The following matrix provides information on state statutes concerning workplace harassment and violence protection orders. Such statutes currently exist in…

State Database/Registry Matrix 2020

This matrix provides an overview of state and U.S. territories that have enacted laws that outline the entry of protection…

No Fees Matrix 2019

This matrix contains state statutes prohibiting the charging of fees to petitioners for filing, issuance, service of process, enforcement and…

Protection Order Statutes Matrix

Mutual Protection Order Matrix 2017

This matrix contains state and territorial statutes that address the issuance and enforcement of mutual protection orders.

Domestic Violence and Stalking Repeat Offenders – 18 USC 2265A

This is the federal statute for the crimes of domestic violence and stalking 18 USCS 2265A.

Domestic Assault by a Habitual Offender

This statute is the federal statute for the crime of domestic assault by a habitual offender, 18 USCS 117.