An Ohio Criminal Protection Order (CPO) is a court order issued by a judge in Ohio that protects victims of domestic violence, stalking, and other violent or intimidating behavior. The order prohibits the offender from having contact with the victim in any form, including in-person contact, phone, or electronic communication. It can also prohibit the offender from coming near the victim's residence, place of work, or school. There are two types of CMOS in Ohio: Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVP Os) and Stalking Protection Orders (Spot). DVP Os are issued when there is a domestic relationship between the victim and the offender, such as a spouse, former spouse, co-parent, or someone they have dated. Spot are issued when the victim and offender are not in a domestic relationship, but the offender is engaging in stalking or other violent or intimidating behavior. Both types of CMOS are valid for a minimum of five years and can be renewed or modified as needed.