Domestic violence protection orders
Domestic violence protection orders are urgent civil or criminal-law measures restricting an abusive person to protect victims and children.
In Switzerland, protection against domestic violence may involve police measures, civil-law orders such as exclusion from the home or contact and proximity bans, and criminal proceedings where offences are suspected. Measures can be urgent and temporary, then reviewed or extended by the competent authority or court. They aim to prevent further violence, threats, stalking, or coercive control and may also protect children. Breaching an order can have serious consequences, but procedures and available remedies vary by canton and context.