Minnesota Order for Dismissal of Order for Protection is a legal order issued by a court in the state of Minnesota that dismisses an Order for Protection (OF). An OF Pis a protective order issued by a court, which orders a person to stay away from another person or persons, and may include other restrictions. There are two types of Minnesota Order for Dismissal of Order for Protection: voluntary dismissal and dismissal after a hearing. A voluntary dismissal is requested by the petitioner (the person asking for protection) and is granted by the court. A dismissal after a hearing is requested by either the petitioner or the respondent (the person against whom the OF was issued) and is granted by a judge after a hearing is held to determine if the OF should remain in effect or be dismissed.