Domestic and Non-Domestic

Protection orders are available in South Dakota to protect you in situations where you are being stalked, harassed or are in fear for your life.  A protection order prevents the person named to be within a certain distance of the protected party and typically includes the home address of the protected person.  ​Protection orders can be granted in both domestic and nondomestic situations.

Temporary Protection Order

A judge may enter a temporary protection order that goes into effect as soon as the other party is served and is in place until the hearing on the permanent protection order.  ​

Protection Order Consequences

If you have been served with a protection order there could be important consequences, such as those affecting your right to be in possession of a firearm.  There can also be criminal consequences for violating a valid protection order.  Whether you are in need of a protection order, or have been served with a protection order and need to know our rights, please contact Laughlin Law in Sioux Falls, SD for assistance.