The Louisiana Rule to Show Cause Why Protective Order Should Not Issue is a document used in civil cases in Louisiana to contest the issuance of a protective order. It is typically filed by the respondent in the case to contest the issuance of the protective order. In Louisiana, there are two types of protective orders: Domestic Abuse Protective Orders and Civil Protective Orders. A Domestic Abuse Protective Order is typically issued by a court when a family member or household member has been threatened with, or subjected to, domestic abuse. It is meant to protect the person from further abuse and harassment. A Civil Protective Order is typically issued by a court when a person has been threatened with, or subjected to, stalking, cyberstalking, or any other form of abuse. It is meant to protect the person from further abuse and harassment. The Louisiana Rule to Show Cause Why Protective Order Should Not Issue is a document filed by the respondent in the case to contest the issuance of the protective order. It must provide sufficient evidence as to why the protective order should not be issued and give the court sufficient cause to deny the application. The respondent must also provide evidence that the allegations made by the petitioner are false or unfounded. The court will then consider the evidence presented before deciding whether to issue the protective order.