An emergency protective order is issued by a judge at the request of a law enforcement officer where there is a danger of domestic violence, child abuse, abduction or elder abuse. This usually occurs when the officer has been called to a scene for a disturbance and then feels an emergency protective order is necessary. The officer will contact the court and seek a judicial officer.
An emergency protective order is only temporary. The protected person must come to the Court house to file an application for a permanent restraining order.
An emergency protective order is only temporary. The protected person must come to the Court house to file an application for a permanent restraining order.