The South Carolina Motion and Affidavit for Emergency Hearing (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act) is a legal document used to request a hearing for a protection order from domestic abuse. This document is filed in the court and must be signed by the plaintiff. This document provides the court with detailed information about the abuse experienced by the plaintiff, such as the date, place, and type of abuse. The plaintiff must also include any physical evidence (such as medical reports or photographs) and witnesses (if any) to support their claim. This document is used to ask the court to issue a protection order to protect the plaintiff from further abuse. The South Carolina Motion and Affidavit for Emergency Hearing (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act) comes in two types: temporary and permanent. The temporary protection order is granted when the court believes the plaintiff is in immediate danger and requires protection. This order is valid for a short period of time, usually around 10 days. The permanent protection order is valid for a longer period of time, usually up to six months. This order is granted when the court believes the plaintiff needs long-term protection from domestic abuse.