Restraining Order vs. "PPO"

Many people have heard the term “Restraining Order.” But, in Michigan, restraining orders are actually known by a confusing acronym, “PPO,” which stands for Personal Protection Order. PPOs are court orders signed by a Circuit Court Judge which typically prevent any contact with a protected person. They are civil orders, and are therefore sought by individuals, not by prosecutors or police. And they are often signed by Family Court Judges, and held before those judges. 

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