Sample Motion For Temporary Restraining Order Philippines In Virginia
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For emergency protective orders, the court will also need proof that you or your children are in immediate danger. You or the law enforcement officer may need to give testimony under oath about this probable danger.
A TDO is issued in response to a request by a “Petitioner” and, except in rare circumstances, only after completion of an in-person assessment within the preceding 72 hours by a “Certified Prescreener.” The Petitioner, defined by the Code of Virginia as “any responsible person,” is the person who is requesting ...
A preliminary injunction is temporary relief that preserves the status quo until the courts decide on the merits of the case. The relief sought often involves asking a court to prevent an opposing party from taking specific action or continuing a current course of action.
In order to be eligible for a protective order, you must have been, within a reasonable period of time, subjected to an act involving violence, force, or threat that results in bodily injury or places you in reason- able fear of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury. (See Code of Virginia §19.2-152.10).
If the judge gives you a Preliminary Protective Order, it will last 15 days or until the full hearing. The full hearing is when both you and the other person get to present evidence before the court. The judge will tell you when the full hearing is, and it will be written on the Preliminary Protective Order.
You can file a petition for a protective order at a juvenile and domestic relations court or circuit court. Go to the clerk of court and tell him/her you want an application for a protective order. You can also find links to these forms online by going to our VA Download Court Forms page.
Threats or Intimidation: If there is a threat to a person's safety or life, a TRO can be filed under the Revised Penal Code, which criminalizes grave threats.
