The Alabama Protection Order (Protection from Abuse Act) After January 1, 2016, is a set of laws that protect victims of domestic violence and abuse. This law provides civil protection orders, which are court orders that restrict the abuser from contacting or coming near the victim, as well as criminal protective orders that require the abuser to refrain from certain behaviors. The Alabama Protection Order (Protection from Abuse Act) After January 1, 2016, includes three types of orders: temporary protection orders, extended protection orders, and permanent protection orders. A temporary protection order is an order issued by a court in a domestic violence case that is effective for up to ten days. This order will be issued if the court finds that the victim is in immediate danger of suffering physical harm or abuse. An extended protection order is an order issued by a court for up to a year. This order is issued if the court finds that the victim is in danger of suffering physical harm or abuse in the future. A permanent protection order is an order issued by a court that is effective for a period of up to two years. This order will be issued if the court finds that the victim is in danger of suffering physical harm or abuse and that it is necessary for the protection of the victim to extend the order. These types of orders are used to protect the victim from further harm or abuse, and can provide the victim with a sense of safety.