Oregon's Five Restraining Orders
Oregon offers five types of restraining orders to help individuals facing threats or abuse. Whether you’re experiencing domestic violence, harassment, stalking, or another form of harm, understanding your options is the first step toward finding support. This page explains each type of restraining order in Oregon, who qualifies, and how to get one.
For help understanding your options, you can contact a local domestic violence program. You can find a program near you using the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence website.
Family Abuse Restraining Order (FAPA)
A Family Abuse Restraining Order ("FAPA") protects people from domestic violence or other family abuse. Learn more about this restraining order here.Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Restraining Order (EPPDAPA)
In Oregon, individuals aged 65 or older, as well as those with disabilities, can seek protection through the Elderly Persons and Persons with Disabilities Abuse Prevention Act (EPPDAPA) Restraining Order. Learn more about this order here.Stalking Protection Order
Learn about a protection order (another name for a restraining order) for people who are in danger because another person won’t leave them alone.Extreme Risk Protection Order
Read about Oregon’s “red flag order,” which a family member, romantic partner, roommate, or police officer can get if they have serious concerns someone is going to hurt themselves or hurt others with a gun.Sexual Abuse Protection Order (SAPO)
A Sexual Abuse Protection Order (SAPO) protects individuals from unwanted sexual contact. It is designed for those who have experienced sexual abuse by a stranger or casual acquaintance.