Alaska Instructions for Requesting a Protective Order Against Stalking or Sexual Assault provides victims of stalking or sexual assault in Alaska with a legal remedy to protect themselves from further abuse. This type of protection order is commonly referred to as a Civil Protection Order (CPO). In order to obtain an Alaska Protective Order, an individual must file a petition at their local court. The petition must include detailed information about the stalking or sexual assault, including the identity of the perpetrator, the date and location of the incident, and any other relevant information. After the petition is filed, the court will schedule a hearing and notify the perpetrator that a protective order has been requested against them. There are two types of Alaska Protective Orders: Emergency Protective Orders (EPOS) and Permanent Protective Orders (PPO's). An EPO is a temporary order that can be issued without a hearing, while a PPO requires a hearing to be held before it is issued. Both types of orders provide protection from the perpetrator, including prohibiting contact from the perpetrator and restricting their access to certain places or people. In addition to the two types of protective orders, Alaska also offers an order of protection from abuse (SOFA). This type of order is designed to protect victims of domestic violence from further harm. The SOFA includes provisions for restraining orders, temporary child custody, and other protective measures. Finally, Alaska also offers an order of protection from sexual assault (POPS). This type of order is designed to protect victims of sexual assault from further harm and harassment. The POPS include provisions for restraining orders, temporary child custody, and other protective measures.