Orders of protection are essentially restraining orders entered by the Court in which one person (a respondent) is prohibited from contacting or disturbing the peace of another (a petitioner). Generally, they may only be granted when there has been “abuse” or “stalking.” Abuse may be committed in many ways, including by assault, battery, coercion or…
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Ex Parte Orders of Protection, Full Orders of Protection
Not to be confused with a temporary restraining order, an ex parte order of protection is a sort of emergency court order which prevents another person from abusing, harassing, or stalking you. The ex parte itself is not subject to much judicial scrutiny. Indeed, the usual procedure is that the Judge or clerk will grant…