455.032. Protection order, restraining respondent from abuse if petitioner is permanently or temporarily in state — evidence admissible of prior abuse in or out of state.
Missouri courts can issue protection orders if the victim is in the state
If someone is in Missouri—whether living here or just visiting—the court can issue a protection order if abuse, stalking, or threats happened or were attempted here. Past abuse from other states can also be used as evidence.
Missouri courts can issue protection orders against someone who commits or threatens domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, disturbing the peace, or pet abuse—if the victim is in Missouri temporarily or permanently and the harmful actions happened or were threatened here.
Abuse that happened outside Missouri can still be used as evidence to show the victim needs protection in this state.
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