Tennessee Dismissal of Order of Protection is an order issued by a court that terminates the protection that was previously granted to a petitioner. This type of protection is typically granted to a petitioner who is in fear of being abused or harassed by another person. The order of protection can be dismissed if the petitioner or respondent requests a dismissal, or if a judge finds that the petitioner has been adequately protected and the order is no longer needed. There are two types of Tennessee Dismissal of Order of Protection: voluntary dismissal and judicial dismissal. A voluntary dismissal occurs when both parties agree to dismiss the order, or when the petitioner requests the dismissal. A judicial dismissal occurs when a judge finds that the petitioner has been adequately protected and the order is no longer necessary. In both cases, the order is dismissed and the protection is no longer in effect.