South Carolina Summons (Protection From Domestic Abuse) is a legal document issued by a court of law that requires the defendant to appear in court to answer for any charges of domestic abuse that may have been brought against them. This document is usually issued after a complaint has been filed in a family court. The summons may be issued by a judge or magistrate, depending on the jurisdiction. Types of South Carolina Summons (Protection From Domestic Abuse) include: Temporary Protective Order (TPO), Ex Parte Temporary Protective Order (Ex Parte TPO), and a Temporary Restraining Order (TO). The Temporary Protective Order is issued when a judge believes that a family or household member is in immediate danger of physical or emotional harm. It prohibits the defendant from contacting or harassing the victim and orders them to remain away from them. The Ex Parte Temporary Protective Order is issued when the judge believes that a family or household member is in immediate danger of physical or emotional harm and the defendant is not present in court. The Temporary Restraining Order is issued when a judge believes that a family or household member is in imminent danger of physical or emotional harm and the defendant is present in court. It prohibits the defendant from contacting or harassing the victim and orders them to remain away from them.