The process of issuing an ERPO begins with the court issuing a Temporary Extreme Risk Protective Order upon the filing of a petition whose allegations set forth a reasonable basis for the court to find that a temporary order is necessary for your or the public’s protection. This order is issued in your absence. The Court will then notify you of the issuance of the temporary order and is required to schedule a hearing within 10 days to determine whether it should issue a final, permanent order. This is the hearing that you need to appear at to challenge the issuance of the final order.