Ex Parte Order Clarification

Summary

A magistrates approval of a petition for an Ex Parte Order for Protection typically indicates a temporary order was issued until a hearing. However, if the court clerk states no temporary order is in effect, it may mean the petition was approved for a hearing without issuing a temporary order. Its important to prepare for the hearing to understand the implications and next steps.

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my notice to appear court document says "With the Petitioner having filed a petition for an Ex Parte Order for Protection, the Court hereby sets this matter for Hearing as follows". does this mean there is a temporary order for protection that was granted or does it just mean the petitioner tried to file for one? next to the hearing date it says approved and ordered and it was signed by the magistrate.
It sounds like a temporary order for protection was likely granted. When a petition for an Ex Parte Order for Protection is "approved and ordered" by a magistrate, it typically means that a temporary order has been issued until the scheduled hearing.
Is there anything specific you would like to know about the upcoming hearing or the implications of the temporary order?
the court clerk said there is no temporary order in effect
It seems there might be some confusion. Here’s what might be happening:
- Approval of Petition: The magistrate approved the petition, indicating a hearing is set, but a temporary order might not have been issued.
- Clerk’s Information: The clerk may be confirming no active temporary order.
Would you like guidance on preparing for the hearing?