Utah protective orders

The Obvious Variable No One Addresses: How Gender Distorts Protective Order Decisions – Part II of II

Protective orders are among the most powerful and disruptive tools Utah courts wield—all on an expedited timeline and often on a limited record. The law governing these orders is clearly…

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Erring on the Side of Caution — Until You’re the One Paying for It

“Better safe than sorry.” Few phrases sound more humane. In the context of domestic violence, it feels morally unassailable. Why wouldn’t we err on the side of safety? Whatever it…

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Not Malicious, But Misaligned: Why Utah Protective Order Hearings Have Become Functionally Rigged

Utah’s protective order system was not designed to punish innocent people. It was designed to prevent violence. That distinction matters. Over time, the framework has developed a structural imbalance. The…

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