PPOs are generally divided into two categories: Domestic and Non-Domestic. Domestic categories require that the Petitioner (person seeking the PPO) and Respondent (person against whom the PPO is sought) have a current or past relationship (usually defined as marriage, dating, living together, or child in common). Non-Domestic encompasses all other relationships. To get a PPO, a Petitioner has to show a need for protection, usually some legitimate fear of intimidation/harassment in the relationship. Judges can sign these PPOs “ex-parte,” meaning without a hearing and only upon the Petitioner’s written request. However, if the Judge requires testimony before signing the PPO, then a hearing will be scheduled at which both the Petitioner and Respondent would testify and a judge would decide if enough evidence exists to sign the Order. Monday, October 21, 2019
Domestic and Non-Domestic PPOs
PPOs are generally divided into two categories: Domestic and Non-Domestic. Domestic categories require that the Petitioner (person seeking the PPO) and Respondent (person against whom the PPO is sought) have a current or past relationship (usually defined as marriage, dating, living together, or child in common). Non-Domestic encompasses all other relationships. To get a PPO, a Petitioner has to show a need for protection, usually some legitimate fear of intimidation/harassment in the relationship. Judges can sign these PPOs “ex-parte,” meaning without a hearing and only upon the Petitioner’s written request. However, if the Judge requires testimony before signing the PPO, then a hearing will be scheduled at which both the Petitioner and Respondent would testify and a judge would decide if enough evidence exists to sign the Order. 
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