Civil Domestic Abuse Actions
Sometimes a victim of domestic abuse does not want her abuser arrested, or does not want to file criminal charges against her abuser. She just wants her abuser to stay away from her. Sometimes criminal charges are filed against an abuser, but a victim needs additional help from the court. In these situations, a victim of domestic abuse assault can file her own ?civil? domestic abuse action to get protection and relief from the court. A civil action is a lawsuit a person files in Court. It is not a criminal case.
By: Iowa Legal Aid
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