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What exactly is an Order of Protection?

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What exactly is an Order of Protection?

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An Order of Protection is a court order signed by a judge forbidding the violent party from continuing the abuse. It includes 17 “remedies” that the victim can choose from to best fit their personal situation. The remedies are divided into sections, including personal remedies, remedies involving property, remedies involving children, economic and firearm remedies. There are three important parts to any Order of Protection: THE PETITION- The first part of the order that includes a statement, written by the victim, describing the most recent abusive incident and any past abuse. The judge reads the petition before entering the courtroom to get an idea of why the victim is filing for an Order of Protection. THE EMERGENCY ORDER OF PROTECTION- This is filled out after the petition and includes all of the same information, except the victim’s written statement. An emergency order is usually granted for 1-3 weeks and a new court date is set for the plenary hearing. During this time, the victi