The Alabama Protection Order (Protection From Abuse Act) is a legal order issued by the court to protect individuals from domestic abuse, physical harm, or harassment by family members, intimate partners, or other individuals. This order is designed to protect the victim from further abuse by restricting the offender’s contact with the victim, and in some cases, from entering the victim’s home. The Alabama Protection Order (Protection From Abuse Act) is divided into two types: Temporary Protection Order (TPO) and Permanent Protection Order (PPO). A Temporary Protection Order (TPO) is a short-term order issued by the court to provide immediate protection to the victim. This order can remain in effect for up to 60 days and includes provisions such as prohibiting contact with the victim, restricting access to the victim’s home, and ordering the offender to leave the home. A Permanent Protection Order (PPO) is a long-term order issued by the court to provide ongoing protection to the victim. This order can remain in effect for up to one year and includes provisions such as prohibiting contact with the victim, prohibiting access to the victim’s home, ordering the offender to surrender firearms, and ordering the offender to attend counseling. The Alabama Protection Order (Protection From Abuse Act) also outlines procedures for filing and enforcing protection orders, as well as penalties for violating a protection order. It is important to note that protection orders are not a substitute for criminal charges or prosecution.