Restraining orders, also known as protective orders, serve as vital legal tools designed to safeguard individuals from harassment, abuse, or threats. In Kentucky, understanding the nuances of these orders is essential for anyone who may find themselves in a situation...
Kentucky law offers a restraining order to any victims whose aggressors have been convicted of stalking or harassment. The defendant has a right to request a hearing, but if the defendant waives that right, the court can issue the restraining order without a hearing....