I’ve recently had the pleasure to learn the essentials regarding filing a restraining order in Nevada. And because we are an online community of education and edification (we are, aren’t we?), I thought I’d do my duty and share what I’ve learned.
Nevada's Need-to-knows:
• In Nevada, Orders of Protection (what “restraining orders” are actually called, legally speaking) can only be filed by former/current spouses, live-in or former live-in partners (or someone the person is dating), a blood relative, or person related by marriage. It is sometimes allowed, often in the case of stalking, for unrelated, unaffiliated persons to file an order against another party.
• There are three different kinds of Orders of Protection. First: an emergency protection order, which must be obtained within 12 hours of the order’s inducing incident(s). Second: A Temporary Order of Protection. This one covers up to 30 days and must be filed within 24 hours. Third: an Extended Order of Protection. As its name implies, this one lasts longer than the first two.
• There are no fees for filing an Order of Protection in the state of Nevada.
Call yourself further educated.
You’re welcome.
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