Results: Civil Protection Orders
Published on 03/29/2015
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1.
1.
Have you ever heard of a Civil Protection Order (CPO)? Yes
25%
327 votes
No
75%
962 votes
2.
2.
If so, what do you think is the purpose of a CPO (and please don't research it before answering)? To establish a record of abuse
10%
127 votes
To prevent someone from harming another
22%
287 votes
To protect someone who has been the victim of domestic violence
24%
303 votes
N/A - Have no idea
59%
765 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
10 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.34% | 5 | |
| to keep someone away | 0.07% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.07% | 1 |
| to repress the workers, to hang on to outdated imperialist dogma. | 0.07% | 1 |
| not sure off the top of my head | 0.07% | 1 |
| na | 0.07% | 1 |
3.
3.
Do you think it's appropriate that Courts can enter an "ex parte" order? (This means that the Court can enter a Civil Protection Order without hearing from the person who is accused.) Yes
20%
259 votes
No
19%
243 votes
Undecided
20%
263 votes
N/A - Not sure I understand
41%
524 votes
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