Tpo

Question 1

This type of order against domestic violence is available to victims, 24 hours a day, when the subject has been arrested for domestic violence related crime. This order is obtained by telephone though safe nest, the domestic crisis program. This information is also available to victims on the domestic violence blue cards. The suspect will be served with notice prior to release from custody. Both parties are required to appear In court at an established time within one week of the date of issue. There is no fee associated with this order

Answer 1

Emergency temporary protective order ( ETPO)

Question 2

A temporary order for protection against domestic violence may be granted without notice to the adverse party. It is generally valid for thirty days or until the scheduled court appearance indicated on the back side of the order. Applications must be completed in person at the protective order office, family court complex room 54, 601 north Levi’s, between the hours of 9-4pm mon-Fri except holidays. These orders do not have a fee associated with them. The violation of any domestic violence protective order is a misdemeanor, however, for arrest to occur there must be documentation the adverse party has been notified of and or/served with the order

Answer 2

Temporary protection order (TPO)

Question 3

An extended order for protection against domestic violence may only be granted after notice to the adverse party. It is effective for a maximum of one year as indicated on the order itself. Extended orders are issued at the court hearing prior to the expiration of the temporary order

Answer 3

Extended protective order (EPO)

Question 4

A restraining order may be obtained for relief regardless of the relationship between the two parties. There is a filing fee associated with this order. It can be completed by an attorney or by an individual who obtains the necessary paperwork from the local law library

Answer 4

Civil restraining order

Question 5

This order is granted to victims requesting relief regardless of the nature of their relationship with the suspect. The victim must file a crime report demonstrating a series of events. These orders are issued by justice court. Applications must be completed by the victim, in person, at the regional justice center, 200 south Lewis ave. There is a fee associated with this order. Initially, a temporary order will be issued for up to 30 days. The violation of a temporary stalking/harassment order is a gross misd. Once the order has been extended for up to on year, the charge for any violation is a felony. The adverse party must be served with this order for the order to be enforceable

Answer 5

Stalking/harassment order (SHO)