Before turning over any document containing sensitive information in response to a subpoena, church officials should always ask their attorneys to seek an appropriate protective order from the court.

The probate court, then, granted the limited protective order and the organization was allowed to place the cats into new homes.

The bill would have made it easier for domestic violence victims to get protective orders.

Magistrates issue emergency protective orders in cases involving domestic violence.

Similarly, equitable remedies such as injunctions, including protective orders, are seldom available from small-claims courts.