DVRO
Law & Legal abbreviation · Estate and Family Law
| Stands for | Domestic violence restraining order |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
DVRO stands for Domestic violence restraining order, an estate and family law abbreviation.
Civil court order, especially under California's Domestic Violence Prevention Act, protecting a person from abuse, threats or harassment by a spouse, partner, relative or dating partner. It can order the restrained person to stay away, move out and surrender firearms.
Example: The judge granted a temporary DVRO and set a hearing within 21 days.
Usage notes
A temporary order can be issued the same day without notice, followed by a hearing on a longer order lasting up to five years and renewable. Federal law also bars gun possession under qualifying orders, a restriction upheld in United States v. Rahimi (2024). Violating the order is a crime.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.