What is a restraining order?

A restraining order, also known as a protective order, is a court order issued by a judge that is meant to protect a person from being physically or emotionally abused, threatened, or harassed by another person. It is a type of court order that requires the other person to stay away from the person that the order was issued to. In North Carolina, there are permanent, temporary, and emergency restraining orders. Permanent restraining orders are issued when a judge finds evidence of a pattern of harassment from the other person that poses a continuing threat. It is valid until a judge issues a later order that supersedes it. Temporary restraining orders are issued when the judge finds that immediate protection is necessary. It is usually valid for a period of 10–20 days, after which time a hearing is held to decide if the order should be made permanent. Emergency restraining orders are issued the same day as the request is filed, and they are good for a period of 72 hours until a hearing is held to decide if the order should be continued. Restraining orders are important because they protect the safety of the person they are issued to, and they provide a way to address situations involving abuse, harassment, or threats between individuals.

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