An Arkansas Notice of Hearing on Petition for Order of Protection is a document served to the respondent (the person who is accused of causing harm to another person) in a domestic violence case. It is a legal document that informs the respondent of the date, time, and location of the hearing in which the court will consider the petition for a protection order. There are two types of Arkansas Notice of Hearing on Petition for Order of Protection: an emergency ex parte order, and a regular order. An emergency ex parte order is issued without the respondent being present and gives the petitioner (the person who is seeking protection from the respondent) immediate protection. A regular order is issued after the respondent has been served with the notice and is present at the hearing. Both orders may include provisions such as stay-away orders, communication restrictions, and child custody or visitation orders. The Notice of Hearing on Petition for Order of Protection serves to inform the respondent of the hearing and the consequences of not appearing in court.