{"id":5460,"date":"2024-05-06T10:11:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T10:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affordlaw.org\/?p=5460"},"modified":"2025-03-20T10:34:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T10:34:06","slug":"no-contact-order-restraining-order-massachusetts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affordlaw.org\/staging\/2465\/no-contact-order-restraining-order-massachusetts\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a No-Contact Order the Same As a Restraining Order in Massachusetts?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In Massachusetts, a “no contact order” and a “restraining order” refer to similar types of protective orders, but they are used in different contexts. A “no contact order” is often issued in criminal cases and specifically prohibits the defendant from contacting the victim. This can include in-person contact, phone calls, emails, or any form of communication.<\/p>

A “restraining order,” could be a 209A Protective Order or a 258E Harassment Prevention Order, is a civil order that provides broader protection. It not only prohibits contact but can also include stipulations such as staying away from the victim\u2019s home or workplace and not possessing firearms. The restraining order is primarily used in cases of domestic violence, stalking, or harassment.<\/p>

Thus, while both orders serve to protect individuals from harm by preventing contact, their usage and scope differ based on the legal context and specific needs of the situation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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