The Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) provides for a means to have the court issue an order of protection against abuse for certain parties.
Read MoreAfter a judge signs an Oregon restraining order, the protective order does not actually go into effect until the other party (the "Respondent") is served.
Read MoreOnce a hearing has occurred, and a judge has upheld an Oregon Stalking Protective Order, it has no natural end (it is permanent). However, the Respondent (the person prohibited from stalking) can file a request with the court to modify or terminate the stalking order later.
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