South Carolina Order RE: Extension of Law Enforcement's Hold Order is a document issued by the South Carolina Supreme Court that allows police departments to extend the duration of a hold order issued by a magistrate judge. The document is intended to protect the public from potential harm and provide law enforcement with the necessary time to investigate criminal matters. The order can be issued for a variety of reasons, including to prevent a suspect from fleeing the jurisdiction, to ensure the safety of the community, to collect evidence, or to provide law enforcement with more time to investigate a case. There are two types of South Carolina Order RE: Extension of Law Enforcement's Hold Order: Protective Order and Temporary Hold Order. A Protective Order is issued when a judge finds that a person poses a serious risk of harm to themselves or others. A Temporary Hold Order is issued when a judge finds that a person poses a threat to public safety.