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  • (1) "Abuse" means:
    • (a) physical abuse;
    • (b) sexual abuse;
    • (c) any sexual offense described in Title 76, Chapter 5b, Part 2, Sexual Exploitation; or
    • (d) human trafficking of a child for sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-308.5.
  • (2) "Child protective order" means an order issued under this part after a hearing on the petition, of which the petitioner and respondent have been given notice.
  • (3) "Court" means the district court or juvenile court.
  • (4) "Ex parte child protective order" means an order issued without notice to the respondent under this part.
  • (5) "Protective order" means:
    • (a) a child protective order; or
    • (b) an ex parte child protective order.
  • (6) All other terms have the same meaning as defined in Section 80-1-102.




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