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What is an Order of Protection? What types are there?

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What is an Order of Protection? What types are there?

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An Order of Protection is a court order designed to keep your abuser away from you. There are two types of orders: Temporary Order of Protection A Temporary “Ex-parte” Order of Protection is a court order designed to provide you and your family members with immediate protection from your abuser. A judge may issue an ex parte order on the day you file your petition for an Order of Protection if s/he believes that you are in immediate danger, or if your abuser is scheduled to be released from prison within 30 days and you will be in danger when he is released. “Ex-parte” means that the order is issued without your abuser present. In order to get a permanent Order of Protection, you need to have a full court hearing with your abuser present. A Temporary “Ex-parte” Order of Protection will protect you from the time you file until your full court hearing takes place, usually within 30 days. Permanent Order of Protection A Permanent Order of Protection is like a Temporary Order of Protection