Domestic Violence and Abuse

A temporary restraining order (TRO), is a court order that requires someone to stop abusive behavior while you try to obtain a more permanent Personal Protection Order (PPO). TROs can be filed against anyone who has abused or threatened to abuse you. This includes psychological abuse or damage to your property. A TRO lasts for 90 or 180 days. The judge will then decide whether to issue a longer term Order for Protection (OFP).