Minnesota Petitioners Affidavit and Petition For Order For Protection is a legal document that is used to protect a petitioner from domestic abuse. It is a document filed in Minnesota district court by a petitioner seeking an Order for Protection from the Respondent. It includes an affidavit of the petitioner describing the abuse and a petition for an Order of Protection that outlines the types of protection desired. The two main types of Minnesota Petitioners Affidavit and Petition For Order For Protection are Ex Parte Order of Protection and Final Order of Protection. An Ex Parte Order of Protection is an emergency order of protection that is granted without the respondent present and can be issued immediately. It is valid for up to two weeks, and can be extended. A Final Order of Protection is issued after a hearing is held with both parties present. It can last up to two years and can be extended or modified. The Final Order of Protection can also include provisions to protect minor children.