Court Orders for Your Protection

This publication gives information about court orders that can protect you on Prince Edward Island. A court order is a document from the court that states a judge's decision and rules that must be followed.

You may need a court order to protect you if you:

• Have been recently harmed by someone, or

• Are afraid that someone will harm you.

If you have a court order in place to protect you, you should have a safety plan. The person who harmed you may disobey the order. A safety plan helps keep you and your family safe.

For more information about safety plans, see Community Legal Information’s publications Making a Safety Plan or Health and Safety Plan for Indigenous Families.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

The information in this guide is not legal advice and does not replace guidance from a lawyer.