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A person can also petition a Family Court judge for an Order of Protection, in which case the person must file a petition in Family Court that adequately accuses the other person of committing one of several specific crimes and offenses, such as Assault in the Third Degree, PL 120.00, or Harassment in the Second Degree ...
In New York, a restraining order, called an Order of Protection, can be repeatedly issued and re-issued for as long as a criminal case or a Family Court case lasts. Once the case is over, a final Order of Protection can be issued that lasts for any period of time up to 10 years.
The injunction is something ordered by the judge that can either be permanent or for a specific period of time. The restraining order usually only happens at the beginning of the case, once the person is served with a temporary restraining order and that will only last until the injunction hearing.
How long an injunction lasts is really up to the judge. An injunction can last any amount of time. A temporary injunction can last as long as it takes to get the other party served. Until the final hearing, the temporary injunction will be in force.
There are two types of injunctions – an ex parte temporary injunction and a final injunction issued after notice to the respondent and a hearing. If the judge believes that you have been stalked and/or that there is an immediate and present danger of stalking, the judge may grant you an immediate ex parte order.
A temporary injunction is an interim relief i.e, it is temporary in nature. It is a temporary order, and not a permanent solution. A permanent injunction deals with the finality of a judgement, thus providing a definite and permanent resolution of the matter.
A temporary restraining order is a short-term measure in effect until the court is able to issue something more enduring, such as a preliminary injunction. For example, a temporary restraining order can be issued without notice by a federal court, but cannot exceed ten days without additional court proceedings.
Family Court Order of Protection The burden of proof required is lower, relying on the “preponderance of the evidence” standard. Your presence and active participation in court are necessary. While records are kept private, the courtrooms themselves are open to the public.