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Protection Order (Restraining Order)

In Türkiye, what is commonly called a restraining order ("uzaklaştırma kararı") is a measure issued under Law No. 6284 on the Protection of the Family and Prevention of Violence against Women to protect persons who have suffered or are at risk of violence.

If there is immediate danger, first call 112 (Emergency Call Centre). In urgent cases the police can apply measures without delay.

Who can apply?

  • Women, children and family members who have suffered violence or are at risk of violence
  • Victims of one-sided persistent stalking

Under the law, violence covers physical, sexual, psychological, verbal and economic violence. Being married or living in the same home is not required. Foreign nationals living in Türkiye are also protected.

Where to apply

  • Family court
  • Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
  • Police or gendarmerie
  • Governorship or district governorship (for protective measures)

The application can be made in writing or orally. No evidence or document proving the violence is required for a measure to be ordered.

Main measures that may be ordered

  • Immediate removal of the perpetrator from the shared home
  • Not approaching the protected person, their home, workplace or school
  • Not disturbing the protected person through communication devices
  • Refraining from threats, insults or humiliating behaviour
  • Surrendering weapons to the police
  • Supervised or restricted contact with children
  • Interim maintenance where necessary
  • Protective measures such as shelter, temporary financial aid or confidentiality of identity information

General procedure

  1. Filing the application and briefly describing the events
  2. Decision on the measure by the judge or, in urgent cases, by the police chief or the local governor
  3. Notification of the decision and enforcement by the police
  4. Requesting an extension before the period ends, if necessary

Points to consider: Measures may be ordered for up to six months at first and can be extended if the risk of violence continues. A person who breaches the order may face coercive detention. A protection order is independent of other proceedings such as divorce or criminal cases, which may need to be assessed separately.

The information on this page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each matter must be assessed on its own facts.

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