When you are convicted of stalking, you must obtain what?

• A. Restraining order
• B. Protective order
• C. Temporary permit
• D. Peace bond

Answer: (B)

Protective orders are the formal remedy courts use to safeguard a stalking victim after a conviction. They legally restrict the stalker’s behavior—requiring no contact, keeping distance from the victim, and often limiting access to shared spaces or weapons—so there’s a clear, enforceable standard the offender must follow. Violating the order can lead to immediate consequences, reinforcing the victim’s safety and the court’s sentence.

A restraining order serves a similar protective purpose, but in the context of stalking secured by a conviction, the protective order is the specific remedy tied to the case and its safety needs. A peace bond is a more general “keep the peace” measure and typically less tailored to ongoing protection after a stalking conviction. A temporary permit isn’t related to protection from stalking.