An Iowa Stipulated Protective Order (SO) is a type of court order established by the Iowa State Court System to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking from further harm or threats of harm. This order is designed to provide immediate relief to individuals who are in imminent danger of physical or psychological harm from an abuser. The SO may include a variety of protective measures, such as restrictions on the abuser's contact with the victim, ordering the abuser to stay away from the victim's home or workplace, or providing the victim with exclusive use of the home or a vehicle. There are two types of Iowa Stipulated Protective Orders. The first type is a Temporary SO, which is issued without notice to the abuser and is effective for a period of up to 14 days. The Temporary SO is designed to provide immediate relief to a victim while they wait for their full hearing. The second type is a Final SO, which is issued after a full hearing and is effective for up to two years. The Final SO can contain the same terms as the Temporary SO, as well as additional terms agreed upon by both parties.