The Hawaii Petition for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and for Injunction Against Harassment is a court order that is used to protect a person from being harassed, threatened, or abused by another person. The petition must be filed in the Family Court of the State of Hawaii. It is a form of civil protection that is issued by the court to protect the petitioner from further harm or contact from the respondent. The petitioner must show evidence that the respondent has engaged in a pattern of threatening, harassing, or abusive behavior. There are two types of Hawaii Petition for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and for Injunction Against Harassment. The first is an Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order (TO). This is a court order that can be issued without the respondent being present. It is usually issued on an emergency basis, and can last up to 20 days or until a court hearing can be held. The TO will outline specific restrictions on the respondent, such as no contact with the petitioner, no communication of any kind, and/or stay away orders. The second type of Hawaii Petition for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and for Injunction Against Harassment is an Injunction Against Harassment. This is a court order that can be requested by the petitioner and is issued after a court hearing. It can last up to one year and is more permanent than a TO. The injunction will outline specific restrictions on the respondent, such as no contact with the petitioner, no communication of any kind, and/or stay away orders. Both types of Hawaii Petition for Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and for Injunction Against Harassment provide legal protection from further harassment, threats, or abuse.