Prohibit the abuser from possessing weapons. Anything else the court decides in necessary to protect the victim. A protection order lasts up to 90 days and may be extended for another 90 days as many times as the victim and the courts deem necessary. A copy of the protection order should be carried with the victim at all times. Victims of domestic violence need to be aware that a protection order is just a piece of paper and is only effective if the abuser believes and respects the order.
Any violation can result in the abusers arrest.