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Restraining Orders

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Laws current as of July 11, 2024

What protections can I get in a protection order against stalking, physical injury, or a crime of violence?

A stalking, physical injury, or crime of violence protection order can:

  • order the abuser not to stalk you;
  • order the abuser not to injure you by committing an assault or a crime of violence; and
  • order anything else that the judge believes is necessary to protect you.1

1 SDCL § 22-19A-11