What is the victim protection order referred to in the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Crimes of Domestic Violence?

I confirm that you have inquired about the victim protection order under the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Crimes of Domestic Violence.

A victim protection order prohibits the offender from approaching or contacting the victim when there is a concern that the victim and their family may be subjected to retaliation by the offender.

For this, the victim in person or a legal representative must file a request with the court.

After judging the matter, the court may issue a victim protection order corresponding to one of the following.

1. Isolation, such as eviction from the residence or occupied room of the victim or a family member
2. A prohibition on approaching within 100 meters of the victim or a family member or their residence, workplace, and the like
3. A prohibition on approaching the victim or a family member by means of telecommunications
4. A restriction on the exercise of parental authority over the victim by an offender who is a person with parental authority
5. A restriction on the exercise of the offender's visitation rights with respect to the victim

Such a victim protection order under the Act on Special Cases concerning the Punishment of Crimes of Domestic Violence may be decided in combination, and it may last for up to 1 year.

If an extension of the period is needed, it can be extended by filing a request with the court, in units of 2 months, for up to 3 years.

It appears that you are currently suffering harm from domestic violence.

If the harm is serious or personal protection is needed, requesting help from a private protection company or a law firm that provides protection services is also a good approach.