What is a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection? How long does it last?
A Magistrate's Order of Emergency Protection (what most people call an Emergency Protective Order). These are called different things in different parts of the state.

They are good for 31-61 days.

If you partner has been arrested for a family violence assault, you must ask for this before he is released from jail.

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1. Who is eligible for a protective order?
2. What does it cost to get a protective order?
3. What types of protective orders are available?
4. What is a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection? How long does it last?
5. What is a Temporary Ex Parte Order? How long does it last?
6. What is a Permanent (or Final) Protective Order? How long does it last?