4.2 Eligibility
4.2 Eligibility aetrahan Thu, 08/24/2023 - 14:51The following individuals are eligible for protective orders under the DAAA:
- Family members: spouses, ex-spouses, parents and children, stepparents, foster parents, children, stepchildren, foster children, grandparents, and grandchildren.1
- Household members: a person presently or formerly living with defendant who is or has been involved in a sexual or intimate relationship with the defendant (whether married or not), any child presently or formerly living with defendant, or any child of the defendant.2
Dating partners are eligible for protective orders under the PDVA. The act defines a dating partner as a “person who is involved or has been involved in a sexual or intimate relationship with the offender characterized by the expectation of affectionate involvement independent of financial considerations.”3 Note that a “dating partner” does not include a “casual relationship or ordinary association” between people in a business or social context. For cases involving parties like that or involving strangers, the Protection from Stalking Act may apply.