A Wyoming Order to Show Cause for Domestic Violence Protection Order is a legal document issued by a court that requires a person who has allegedly committed domestic violence to appear in court to explain why a temporary protection order should not be issued against them. This type of order is typically used in situations where the alleged abuser is a family member or someone in a domestic relationship with the person requesting the protection order. The Order to Show Cause requires the alleged abuser to appear in court at a specified date and time to explain why a temporary protection order should not be issued against them. The protection order is designed to prevent further incidents of domestic violence by restraining the abuser from entering the home of the person requesting the order or from having any contact with them. In Wyoming, there are two types of Order to Show Cause for Domestic Violence Protection Order: an Ex Parte Order to Show Cause and a Contested Order to Show Cause. An Ex Parte Order to Show Cause is issued without a hearing, and is usually issued to provide immediate protection. A Contested Order to Show Cause is issued after a hearing, where the alleged abuser can present a defense and the court considers the evidence before deciding whether to issue the protection order.