Legal Definitions - coercive relief

Coercive relief is a type of judicial relief that involves a personal command to the defendant that can be enforced by physical restraint. This means that the court can use force to make the defendant comply with the order.

• If a company is polluting a river, a court may order them to stop and clean up the pollution. If they refuse to comply, the court can use force to make them do it.
• If a person is violating a restraining order, a court may order them to stay away from the protected person. If they continue to violate the order, the court can use force to arrest them.

These examples illustrate how coercive relief can be used to enforce court orders and protect people and the environment.