A Tennessee Restraining Order is a legal document issued by a court to protect a person from harm or harassment by another person. It is also known as an Order of Protection (OOP) or a Protective Order. There are two types of Tennessee Restraining Orders: Full Restraining Orders and Limited Restraining Orders. Full Restraining Orders protect the petitioner from any contact with the respondent. This includes being in the same place, talking to one another, or sending each other any type of communication or gifts. Limited Restraining Orders protect the petitioner from only those acts listed in the order, such as physical or sexual abuse. It also prevents the respondent from being near the petitioner’s home, workplace, school, or vehicle. Both parties must obey the order or risk being held in contempt of court. Tennessee Restraining Orders are issued by a judge in Family Court. To obtain a Restraining Order, the petitioner must fill out an application and submit it to the court. The court will then review the application and make a decision based on the information provided. If the judge decides to issue the order, it will be served to the respondent.