How long does it take for the Judge to issue the Protective Order?
Depending on the seriousness of the allegations in the Application, the Protective Order may be issued immediately, without a hearing. When the Protective Order is first issued, it is only temporary. The court will set a hearing date for both parties to appear within 20 days. At the hearing, the court may hear testimony from both sides, then will determine whether the temporary Protective Order should be made permanent. If the abuse is proved by a preponderance of the evidence, the court will issue a permanent Protective Order, ordering the other person to refrain from abusing, harassing, or disturbing the peace of the victim, either directly or indirectly.
