Protection Orders

questions & answers

Question: are harrassment orders used to stop a party from defaming a persons character and to stop them from making false claims to various agencies?

Answer:

Please see the following link to our website: link . This article contains general information about the definition of harassment, and describes the procedure for obtaining an injunction against harassment. This article also describes the type of behavior that is prohibited by an injunction against harassment.

Quoting from the article mentioned above: "What is an Injunction Against Harassment? The Injunction Against Harassment orders a person to stop harassing, annoying or alarming another person. Injunctions can be used for disputes against neighbors, strangers, and people who are or were dating. Harassment is defined as: "a series of acts over any period of time that is directed at a specific person...." The relationship between you and the other person determines which protective order will be used for your situation. The Injunction Against Harassment differs from the Order of Protection in that exclusive use of the home cannot be ordered and the police are not mandated to serve the Injunction."

In general, defamation is difficult to stop in advance, because the U.S. Constitution provides strong protection for free speech. Also, government agencies have an obligation to investigate all claims presented to them. If you believe your character has been defamed or that you have been the subject of a false claim made to a government agency, you may wish to consult an attorney for specific information on your situation and possible remedies.