Permanent protective orders last for two years. It may last longer if the respondent has been convicted of a felony. After the two years expire, the petitioner can seek an extension after reviewing additional evidence. However, they can only be issued after due process in court involving both parties, and usually, a Mecklenburg County protective order lawyer.
A protective order can be changed or extended either when a person has filed a petition to have it modified or new evidence is provided. It also can be extended based on the expiration of the existing order when a judge finds evidence and good cause to extend it.