A New York Affidavit in Support of a TO (Temporary Restraining Order) is a sworn statement by a petitioner seeking a restraining order in New York State. The affidavit provides the court with all the facts necessary to establish the petitioner’s entitlemenTORRORO. It details the petitioner’s relationship to the respondent, describes the incidents of abuse, and explains why the petitioner believes a TO is necessary. There are two different types of New York Affidavit in Support of a TO, including a Domestic Incident Report Affidavit and a Non-Domestic Incident Report Affidavit. The Domestic Incident Report Affidavit is used when the petitioner is seeking a TO against a family or household member, while the Non-Domestic Incident Report Affidavit is used when the petitioner is seeking a TO against a non-family or non-household member. Both types of affidavits must be signed by the petitioner, notarized, and submitted to the court.