Protection Orders
Whether you are seeking to obtain a protection order against someone, or you are defending yourself against a protection order, it is imperative to secure the assistance of an attorney to ensure proper navigation through the two-step process.
The first step is obtaining a Temporary Protection Order (TPO). The moment a TPO is served, the restrictions set forth in the protection order go into effect, providing the protected party immediate peace of mind. Violation of a protection order by the restrained party can result in serious criminal charges. Therefore, it is important that you seek immediate legal advice when served with a TPO.
Once a TPO issues, the court must schedule a Permanent Protection Order (PPO) hearing to occur within 14 days of the TPO issuing. In some cases, the person who obtained the TPO does not wish to make the protection order permanent. When that is the case, the TPO can be dismissed at the PPO hearing or extended by agreement of the parties. At the PPO hearing, the court may convert the temporary order into a permanent one, if the statutory criteria are met. The lasting effects of a PPO can negatively affect the restricted party in a number of different ways, including interfering with employment, parenting time, travel, and other important rights. Alternatively, the permanency of a PPO can provide comfort and a sense of security to the protected party. At Frigo Joe Law, we have extensive experience both obtaining and defending against civil protection orders, so we can assist you with your protection order needs.
