Emergency orders of Protection

Emergency Order of Protection

The emergency order of protection is also placed in the criminal code as a mechanism to prevent domestic violence. An emergency order of protection (EOP) may be granted by an authorized judicial office either in writing or orally for the protection of a person in "imminent and present danger of domestic violence.

To assure immediate availability, emergency orders may be requested and issued by telephone. An emergency order may:
• enjoin the defendant from committing an act of domesti...