Would I be able to get a military protective order or military no contact order against a civilian/civilians who aren’t military affiliated?

2022-02-22T19:31:39-05:00

My in-laws are nuts and my wife and I just wanna be left alone. Could I get an MPO against them in order to get them to leave us alone?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2022 7:40 PM

2022-02-22T19:40:19-05:00

You can try contacting the Provost Marshall about this but I suspect since they are civilians you will have to get a protective order from the local police.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Feb 22 at 2022 8:07 PM

2022-02-22T20:07:12-05:00

MPOs are generally against military members. You will need to contact civilian law enforcement

Response by Maj John Bell made Feb 22 at 2022 8:36 PM

2022-02-22T20:36:44-05:00

The command could probably declare them persona non gratis aboard the installation. A better course of action may be to discuss having a civilian attorney file a restraining order. That would apply on base and off.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2022 8:39 PM

2022-02-22T20:39:38-05:00

MPO's don't have any affect on Civilians as effectively what they are is a written order from a commander stipulating that one Soldier is not to make contact with another person which may or may not be military themselves without informing the commander or designated individual usually the 1SG or CSM prior to the contact or of any unintended contacts.

You should reach out to your local JAG office regarding any legal advice pertinent to this situation, and they will likely inform you to contact a Civilian attorney and/or local court and law enforcement agency regarding an Order of Protection, No Contact Order, or Restraining Order as it applies to your respective State.

It would do you well to begin documenting any threatening or harassing incidents involving the other party for the future.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 22 at 2022 9:04 PM

2022-02-22T21:04:58-05:00

You need a civilian restraining order. Your Commander has no jurisdiction over your in laws

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Feb 23 at 2022 5:38 AM

2022-02-23T05:38:22-05:00

This is a matter for local authorities.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Feb 23 at 2022 9:12 AM

2022-02-23T09:12:46-05:00

You said everything was going on over the phone. If it’s coming in on cell phones, then block their numbers. Send their emails to the Spam folder or automatically delete them. If threats to life or property are made using cell phones or internet report these threats to local law enforcement or the FBI.

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Feb 23 at 2022 11:11 AM

2022-02-23T11:11:47-05:00

MPO only applies on base. If you live on base and they don't have any DOD ID, they can't get on base unless someone with a DoD ID sponsors them.

If you live off base go apply for a protection order at your county courthouse. However you'll need proof they're actually harassing you to get a permanent protection order.

Response by SMSgt Bob W. made Feb 25 at 2022 12:56 AM

2022-02-25T00:56:24-05:00

Three options [1] a civil court protective order from town you live in [2] Move onto the military installation [3] get a divorce. I don't recommend the last.