The Louisiana Petition for Protection from Abuse (pursuant to La. Ch. C. Art. 1564 et seq.) is a court document filed in Louisiana that can be used to seek protection from abuse. The petition can be filed by an adult or a minor if they have experienced domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, harassment, or any other form of domestic abuse or violence. The petition can be filed in the district court in the parish where the petitioner resides or where the abuse occurred. There are two types of Louisiana Petition for Protection from Abuse (pursuant to La. Ch. C. Art. 1564 et seq.): the Temporary Protective Order (TPO) and the Permanent Protective Order (PPO). The TPO is a short-term protective order that can be issued without notice to the respondent. It is typically valid for 15 days and can be extended up to 45 days if necessary. The PPO is a long-term order that can be issued after a hearing. It is typically valid for up to two years and can be extended or renewed if necessary. The Louisiana Petition for Protection from Abuse (pursuant to La. Ch. C. Art. 1564 et seq.) provides a number of protections for the petitioner, including but not limited to: the respondent is prohibited from any contact with the petitioner, the respondent is prohibited from entering the petitioner's home or work, the respondent is prohibited from possessing a firearm, the respondent is prohibited from abusing or harassing the petitioner, and the respondent may be ordered to pay for the petitioner's medical bills and/or counseling.