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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: DC

By District of Columbia, Policy
The DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 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…
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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: CT

By Connecticut, Policy
CONNECTICUT 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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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: CO

By Colorado, Policy
COLORADO 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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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: CA

By California, Policy
CALIFORNIA 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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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: AR

By Arkansas, Policy
ARKANSAS 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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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: AZ

By Arizona, Policy
ARIZONA 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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Jul 31
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: AK

By Alaska, Policy
ALASKA 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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Apr 14
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: DC

By District of Columbia, Policy
The DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. This means that if you are recording others in a conversation that involves you as well, then it is legal to do so within the legal definition of the law. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces…
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Apr 14
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: WY

By Policy, Wyoming
WYOMING is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the…
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Apr 14
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: WI

By Policy, Wisconsin
WISCONSIN is considered a One-Party Consent State, in that at least one person involved in the recorded communication must give permission. BUT... There are circumstances and spaces that can affect whether you can legally record your abuser, even in a 1-party consent state.   DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We know you, like all the others, probably already are documenting, but the…
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