South Carolina Petition for Emergency Restraining Order (CERRO) is a legal document used to request an immediate court order to protect a person from physical, emotional, or financial harm. This document is typically filed when a person is in immediate danger and cannot wait for the regular court process. The types of South Carolina Petition for Emergency Restraining Order include Domestic Violence Protective Orders, Abuse and Neglect Protective Orders, Sexual Assault Protective Orders, and Stalking Protective Orders. All Sierras must be filed with the court clerk and must include details of the petitioner’s request, such as the type of protection requested, the respondent’s name and address, and any evidence of immediate danger. Once filed, the court will consider the petition and can issue the order if the petitioner can demonstrate that immediate protection is necessary. The court order will then be served to the respondent, who must comply with the terms of the order or face criminal charges.