A Gwinnett County resident who is the target of violence may petition for a temporary protective order (TPO) from the perpetrator. Official Code of Georgia Annotated §19-13-3 allows a judge to issue a TPO when relevant facts indicate that violence has occurred and is likely to occur again in the future.
This application would be filed ex parte, meaning that it can be issued without notice to the alleged abuser. If the court finds that there is probable cause to grant an emergency TPO, a copy of the decree can be provided to the petitioner.