Minnesota Instructions — Responding to an Order for Protection Petition is a set of instructions issued by the Minnesota courts to help individuals respond to a petition for an order of protection. It outlines the process by which a person can file their response, as well as the information required to be included in the response. There are two types of Minnesota Instructions — Responding to an Order for Protection Petition: a Response to Petition for an Order for Protection and a Response to Petition for an Extension of an Order for Protection. The Response to Petition for an Order for Protection provides instructions to an individual who has been served with a petition for an order of protection. It outlines the individual’s rights and responsibilities, as well as the process for responding to the petition. It also includes information about the hearing process and how to request an extension of an order for protection. The Response to Petition for an Extension of an Order for Protection provides instructions to an individual who is asking for an extension of a current order of protection. It outlines the process for requesting the extension, as well as the forms and information that must be included in the request. It also includes information about the hearing process and how to file an objection to the extension.