An Oregon Stalking Protective Order (DSP) is a court-issued order designed to protect victims of stalking or other related forms of harassment in the state of Oregon. The order can be issued by a judge upon request from a victim, and it prohibits the offender from engaging in further contact or communication with the victim. Depending on the situation, the order may also require the offender to stay away from certain locations, such as the victim’s home or work. There are three types of Oregon Stalking Protective Orders: Temporary, Extended, and Permanent. A Temporary DSP is issued by a judge with a duration of up to 180 days and is intended to provide immediate protection to a victim. An Extended DSP is issued by a judge with a duration of up to one year and is typically issued after a Temporary DSP has expired. A Permanent DSP is issued by a judge with no expiration date and is typically issued after an Extended DSP has expired. The purpose of an Oregon Stalking Protective Order is to protect victims from further harassment or contact from their stalker or harasser, and to provide victims with the peace of mind that they can go about their lives without fear of further contact or communication.