What is a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order?
It is a short term court order that is issued at the time an application is filed for a two year protective order. It is meant to provide protection for the victim until the hearing is held on the full two year order. The court may issue the Temporary Ex Parte Order if it determines from the application that there is a clear and present danger of family violence. The order is effective for up to 20 days and can be extended for additional 20 day periods either at the applicant’s request or by the court’s own initiative. A victim may request that the respondent be excluded from the house by the Temporary Ex Parte Order. If the court finds there is a clear and present danger that the respondent is likely to commit family violence against someone in the household, the respondent may be excluded from the residence. The victim must have resided on the premises within thirty days of the date the application was filed. The Temporary Ex Parte Order is not criminally enforceable and is enforceab
