A South Carolina Emergency Restraining Order (Ex Parte) is a court order issued by a judge that seeks to protect an individual from harassment, abuse, or other forms of harm. It is typically issued without notice to the other party and is in effect until the court has heard from both parties. There are two main types of South Carolina Emergency Restraining Orders (Ex Parte): Domestic Violence Protection Orders, which are issued to protect a person from domestic abuse, and Stalking Protection Orders, which are issued to protect a person from stalking or cyberstalking. Both orders can prohibit the respondent from coming near the petitioner, contacting the petitioner, or harming the petitioner in any way.