A protective order, sometimes referred to as a restraining order, is a court order that stops a person from continuing a certain action or behavior. These may include:
Restrain the person from being within a certain distance of the complainant.
Restrain the person from making any contact with or harassing the complainant.
Restrain the person from buying or owning a firearm.
Where the complainant is living with the person carrying out the abuse, the court may order the abuser to leave the home and award temporary use and possession of the residence to the complainant.
The person may also be ordered to stay away from the place of employment, school or temporary residence of the complainant.
The court may also make temporary orders as to the custody of any children of the Complainant or the Accuser of said action.