A Washington Temporary Restraining Order (TO) is a court order issued by a judge that legally requires the person named in the order to stop certain behaviors, such as contact, harassment, or threats. Washington Bros are designed to protect victims of domestic violence, stalking, or harassment. There are two types of Washington Temporary Restraining Orders: Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (METRO) and Civil No-Contact Order (CNC). A Domestic Violence TO is a court order issued by a judge to protect victims of domestic violence, including physical, sexual, or psychological abuse. This type of order can include a stay away order, prohibiting contact between the parties, and other conditions such as prohibiting the abuser from possessing firearms. A Civil No-Contact Order is a court order issued by a judge to protect victims of stalking, harassment, or other forms of non-domestic violence. This type of order can include a stay away order, prohibiting contact between the parties, and other conditions such as prohibiting the harasser from possessing firearms. Washington Temporary Restraining Orders are important tools for protecting victims of domestic and non-domestic violence and should be taken seriously. Violation of a TO can result in serious criminal penalties.