<P> In the US, each state has its own restraining order laws, but they tend to be divided into about five main types . Not every state will have every type of restraining order on the books . A domestic violence restraining order generally protects only parties deemed to be in some form of "domestic" relationship which may, depending on the statute, include a family, household, intimate, or sexual relationship . A sexual assault restraining order specifically protects a victim of sexual assault regardless of what relationship may or may not exist between petitioner and respondent . If her state has no sexual assault restraining order statute, she may still qualify for a domestic violence restraining order if the sexual assault occurred in the context of a domestic relationship or if the statute is written sufficiently broad . In such cases, sexual assault survivors can sometimes qualify for domestic violence restraining orders because any act of sexual intercourse between petitioner and respondent, even during rape, legally establishes the required sexually intimate relationship . Harassment and stalking restraining orders also generally do not require any specific relationship to exist or not exist between the parties, but also may not be available in all states . These types of restraining orders also generally require at least two instances of, respectively, harassment or stalking to qualify . In many cases, one statute may cover more than one type of restraining order . For example, what is called a harassment restraining order in Wisconsin also specifically includes cases of sexual assault and stalking . </P> <P> Finally, an extreme risk restraining order is a new form of USA restraining order, currently in use in only four states but with 19 other states showing interest in enacting similar laws . Other forms of restraining order will sometimes order firearms restrictions as a part of a larger injunction intended to protect a specific individual . But with an extreme risk restraining order, the sole focus is on the firearms restrictions . It is sought when household members or police believe a particular individual is at risk to use firearms to harm themselves or others . If a court agrees, the person can have their firearms taken away . This type of restraining order is not intended to protect a specific individual but rather the community at large from someone believed to be a danger for gun violence . It has been cited as a possible tool to help prevent mass shootings such as the Orlando nightclub shooting . </P>

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