What is the difference between Temporary (TPO) and Civil Protection Orders (CPO)?
Protection Orders issued by the Municipal or Common Pleas Courts in a criminal case are temporary. They expire at the end of the case or sentencing of the defendant.

Civil Protection Orders issued by the Domestic Relations Court can last up to five years and may be renewed. Civil Protection Orders issued by the Domestic Relations Court can also address issues of custody, division of property and financial support.

A defendant in a domestic violence or similar case can be arrested for violating either.

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2. Can anyone help me obtain a Protection Order?
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