There are four different types of temporary restraining orders:

Harassment Orders

Granted to: Anyone being annoyed or harassed greatly by another.

• Those not qualifying under the Domestic Violence Act.
• Those not trying to evade legitimate debt collection.

• Acts of violence or harassment.
• Threats or other disturbing behavior.

• Expires 15 days later on hearing date.

Family Law Restraining Order (OSC TRO)

• Married couples with dissolution or legal separation filed in this country, final or not.
• Unmarried parents of minor child, in conjunction with paternity action and custody app.

• Acts of violence, harassment, threats, alleged child abuse, sometimes divorce cases.

• Expires 21-23 days later on hearing date.

Emergency Protective Order (EPO) (Telephone TRO)

• Same as Domestic Violence Order, issued in the field by law enforcement officers in cases of immediate danger. They are valid for 5 court business days.

Domestic Violence Orders

• Spouse
• Former Spouse
• Those related by blood, marriage or adoption.
• Roommates.
• Those who have or have had a dating or engagement relationship.

• Physical or sexual abuse to petitioner or household member.
• Extreme threats coupled with a great fear of abuse.

• Domestic violence restraining orders expire in approximately 3 weeks. A hearing will be scheduled on the date of expiration. If the petitioner wishes to extend the restraining order protection for three years, she/he must attend this hearing.