If a person is concerned for the safety of themselves or their family, but is not in immediate danger, they can apply for a family protection order under the Family Law Act<p>The main provincial law that deals with family law issues in BC.</p>. Some relevant sections of the Family Law Act<p>The main provincial law that deals with family law issues in BC.</p> are s. 1 which defines a "family member", s. 182 which defines an “at-risk family member” and Part 9 (sections 182-191) which provides information about protection from family violence. 

These orders help protect a person who fears violence or harm from another person. The order can include conditions which may state that an individual have no or limited contact with the person who sought the protection order and that person's children or family. 

Family Law Act<p>The main provincial law that deals with family law issues in BC.</p> s. 1

Family Law Act<p>The main provincial law that deals with family law issues in BC.</p> s. 182

If you fear violence or harm from another person, you may be able to get an order under the Criminal Code<p><span lang="EN-US">Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)</span><span lang="EN-US"> is the federal law that applies across Canada and sets out criminal offences, sentences and how a criminal case proceeds. A judge must follow the law in the </span><span lang="EN-US">Criminal Code</span><span lang="EN-US">.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> from the Provincial Court to protect yourself. These orders are called "section 810 orders" because this is the section of the Criminal Code<p><span lang="EN-US">Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)</span><span lang="EN-US"> is the federal law that applies across Canada and sets out criminal offences, sentences and how a criminal case proceeds. A judge must follow the law in the </span><span lang="EN-US">Criminal Code</span><span lang="EN-US">.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p> that authorizes them. They are also sometimes called peace bonds.

Criminal Code s. 810