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There are two types of Orders of Protection in Colorado. The first is called a Civil Order of Protection. The second is called a Criminal Order of Protection. What is the difference?
Civil Orders of Protection are taken by individuals.
Criminal Orders of Protection are put in place by a Judge after criminal charges are filed.
For more information on each type of Protective Order, please see the separate pages on each topic. Regardless of the type of Protective Order, if you are subject to one, YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE ORDER OR FACE BEING HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT AND/OR BEING CHARGED WITH A CRIME.