South Carolina Complaint and Motion For Restraining Order (Richland) is a type of court order that can be sought by an individual who is facing domestic abuse or harassment. The motion is submitted to the Family Court in Richland County, South Carolina, and requires that the alleged abuser be restrained from further threatening, harassing, or causing physical harm to the individual. The restraining order is intended to protect the victim from further abuse or harm and provides the victim with legal recourse if the abuser does violate the terms of the order. There are two types of South Carolina Complaint and Motion For Restraining Order (Richland): an Emergency Protective Order and a Domestic Abuse Protective Order. An Emergency Protective Order is issued on an emergency basis to provide immediate protection from abuse or harassment. A Domestic Abuse Protective Order is a more permanent order that can be used to protect an individual from ongoing abuse or harassment.