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  • (1) "Ex parte sexual violence protective order" means an order issued without notice to the respondent under this part.
  • (2) "Protective order" means:
    • (a) a sexual violence protective order; or
    • (b) an ex parte sexual violence protective order.
  • (3) "Sexual violence" means the commission or the attempt to commit:
    • (a) any sexual offense described in Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses, or Title 76, Chapter 5b, Part 2, Sexual Exploitation;
    • (b) human trafficking for sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-308; or
    • (c) aggravated human trafficking for forced sexual exploitation under Section 76-5-310.
  • (4) "Sexual violence 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.





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