Emergency protective order
1. Emergency protective order (EPO) is given by the court when a police officer entails that there is immediate threat to the victim. The purpose of the EPO is to protect the abused person while they are in the process of applying to the court for a temporary restraining order.
Temporary restraining order
2. Temporary restraining order (TRO) lasts between 20 to 25 days and is issued when the judge believes you are in immediate danger and you need protection before the court hears your case. At the end of the TRO, you will attend a court hearing where the judge will determine whether to issue a “permanent” restraining order.
Permanent restraining order
3. A permanent restraining order is given following the issuance of a temporary restraining order. Before a permanent restraining order is issued, a court hearing must be held. If the court deems the person asking for protections is indeed in danger, he or she might issue a permanent restraining order. Each permanent restraining order is different for each case. This means a case that involves domestic violence can have a span of 5 years of protection while a civil harassment restraining order may be granted for 3 years.
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