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Protection order

Judicial resolution that can bring together protective measures in cases of domestic violence provided for by law, including criminal and, when appropriate, civil measures.

What should be taken into account

A protection measure responds to a precautionary assessment; does not in itself amount to a criminal conviction. Their content, scope and validity must be examined.

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Complete order, notifications and other resolutions on existing measures.

Normative source

Criminal Procedure Law, article 544 ter · BOE (opens in a new tab)

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