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Apr 29
Pets in protective orders

Animals In Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: MO

By Missouri, Policy
MISSOURI allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)). BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES do not…
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Nov 04
Address Confidentiality Program

Address Confidentiality Laws: UT

By Policy, Utah
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) exists to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other crimes from their abusers being able to track and locate them, potentially putting them in continued harm's way.   UTAH UTAH does not currently have an address confidentiality program. While a bill was introduced in January 2021, it failed in committee on 3/5/2021. CLICK…
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Jan 23
Address Confidentiality Program

Address Confidentiality Laws: AL

By Alabama, Policy
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) exists to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other crimes from their abusers being able to track and locate them, potentially putting them in continued harm's way.   ALABAMA Victims Covered Domestic Violence Applicable Records Voter Registration State Website CLICK HERE for eligibility and more information.   IN ALABAMA The Secretary of…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: WY

By Policy, Wyoming
WYOMING allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)) . BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES do…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: WI

By Policy, Wisconsin
WISCONSIN allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)) . BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES do…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: WV

By Policy, West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)) . BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: WA

By Policy, Washington
WASHINGTON allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)) . BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES do…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: VA

By Policy, Virginia
VIRGINIA allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)) . BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES do…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: VT

By Policy, Vermont
VERMONT allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)) . BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES do…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: TN

By Policy, Tennessee
TENNESSEE allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt the victim's pet, service or emotional support animal, or horse (18 U.S.C. § 2261A (2019)) . BLUE STATES specifically provide for the inclusion of pets in protective/restraining orders. GRAY STATES do…
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