How Long Do Domestic Violence Protections Orders Protect You?
An ex-parte temporary protective order will be in effect for a short period of time. The temporary order will only last until a hearing on your final order, which will usually take place within 10 days, or within seven days of the date your abuser is served with the temporary order, whichever is later.
The final restraining order will protect you for one year from the date of the order. However, you can have it extended for an additional two years. To get this additional protection, you must file a petition for the extension before the original order expires.
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