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Even if you do not qualify for an order of protection, the abuser may have committed a crime. If you call the police, they may arrest him/her for a crime and you may get a restraining order through the criminal court. Remember that even if you do have an order of protection, you can still report him/her to the police if you believe s/he committed a crime against you. Organizations that may help victims of crime are listed on our National Organizations - Crime Victims page.
In our Abuse Using Technology section, you can learn the types of behaviors that are considered a misuse of technology. Some of these behaviors might be recognized as a crime depending on the specific laws in the CNMI..
If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can go to our Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes page.
What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in the Northern Mariana Islands?
Here is a list of some possible crimes in the CNMI that the abuser may have committed. You can click on the links to read the legal definition of each crime on our State Statutes page:
