What kind of assistance and rights can the victim use?
- apply to the relevant state body with a request to issue a protective order or restraining order, and in case of violation of the conditions of the issued protective order or restraining order – with a request to respond to it;
- Apply to the relevant state authority, taking into account the severity of the fact of violence against women and/or domestic violence, or in case of violation of the conditions of issued protective and restraining orders, requesting the use of criminal justice mechanisms to detect and prevent violence against women and/or domestic violence;
- to apply to the relevant judicial body for compensation for the damage caused to the person as a result of violence against women and/or domestic violence by the perpetrator;
- Take advantage of the shelter/crisis center and its services;
- When placed in a shelter/crisis center, benefit from free legal advice, free primary and emergency medical services and psychological assistance;
- To use the right to suspend employment while in a shelter/crisis center. The period of its suspension should not exceed 30 calendar days per year;
- apply to the relevant state authority for a temporary residence permit to stay in Georgia, if he is a foreigner or a stateless person;
- To benefit from legal assistance at the expense of the state in accordance with the law of Georgia “On Legal Assistance”;
What rights can be limited by issuing a protective order to the abuser?
- Approaching the victim or the person under his/her protection;
- Disposal of co-owned property;
- Relationship with a minor;
- Purchase of weapons, obtaining a permit for purchase, including the right to use official staff weapons.
It is possible that all kinds of restrictions will be imposed at the same time when the order is issued.
