Relationship Violence is an umbrella term that includes both domestic and dating violence.
The Petitioner first obtains a temporary order that is effective until the scheduled Court hearing. The Court then meets with both parties to determine if the temporary order should be extended for up to one year. Harassment is defined as repeated, intrusive, or unwanted acts, words or gestures, that are intended to adversely affect the safety, security, or privacy of another, regardless of the relationship between the perpetrator and the intended target. As in the case of an OFP, the Petitioner first obtains a temporary harassment order that is effective until the scheduled Court hearing. The Court then meets with both parties to determine if the temporary order should be extended for up to two years.