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Laws current as of September 23, 2025

What are the steps to get an order of protection for an older adult?

The steps to get an order of protection for an older adult are similar to the steps to get an order of protection for victims of domestic violence. The procedure to get an order of protection can begin in one of the following ways:

  • by filing a verbal or written petition;
  • within any pending case between the parties; or
  • by the District Attorney’s request in a criminal proceeding, or as a condition for probation or conditional release.

The documents are available in the court clerk’s office, and the clerk can provide the necessary support and guidance to complete and submit the forms.1

1 8 L.P.R.A. § 1521

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