What kind of protection can the order provide?

In granting either a temporary or permanent order, the court has broad discretion to grant such relief as the court deems proper, including an order: restraining the respondent from making any attempts to contact the petitioner; restraining the respondent from making any attempts to keep the petitioner under surveillance; stalking, and requiring the respondent to stay a stated distance from the petitioner's residence and work place. Once entered, the order is forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency no later than the next judicial day.

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1. What are the three different alternatives available for protection?
2. Where do you go to obtain this help?
3. How do you apply for an anti-harassment protection order?
4. Are there restrictions on where you can file?
5. Is there a fee to file an anti-harassment petition?
6. How does the court decide if there is harassment?
7. What kind of protection can the order provide?
8. What if the order is violated?