Adequate Protection Order
A Texas Adequate Protection Order (APO) is a legal order issued by a court in the state of Texas to protect a person from further abuse. It is designed to provide protection from physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, as well as stalking or harassment. APO's are available to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as victims of dating violence or abuse. There are two types of APO's in Texas—temporary and permanent—and both can be issued by a court after hearing evidence. A temporary APO can be granted if the court finds that immediate and present danger exists, and that the respondent is likely to commit family violence, stalking, or abuse if the order is not issued. These orders remain in effect until the court holds a hearing on the matter. A permanent APO is issued when the court finds that the respondent has committed family violence, stalking, or abuse against the victim, and that the respondent is likely to commit further family violence, stalking, or abuse if the order is not issued. This order is effective for a period of up to two years, and can be extended or renewed if necessary. The provisions of a Texas Adequate Protection Order may vary depending on the specific case, but typically include provisions to prevent abuse, stalking, and harassment, as well as provisions to protect the victim’s safetyExamplelAOOOOOOOP OPOPO'sOs may require the respondent to stay away from the victim’s home, workplace, or school, or to refrain from contacting the victim in any way. Other provisions may include the payment of child support or spousal support, or the surrender of firearms.
A Texas Adequate Protection Order (APO) is a legal order issued by a court in the state of Texas to protect a person from further abuse. It is designed to provide protection from physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, as well as stalking or harassment. APO's are available to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, as well as victims of dating violence or abuse. There are two types of APO's in Texas—temporary and permanent—and both can be issued by a court after hearing evidence. A temporary APO can be granted if the court finds that immediate and present danger exists, and that the respondent is likely to commit family violence, stalking, or abuse if the order is not issued. These orders remain in effect until the court holds a hearing on the matter. A permanent APO is issued when the court finds that the respondent has committed family violence, stalking, or abuse against the victim, and that the respondent is likely to commit further family violence, stalking, or abuse if the order is not issued. This order is effective for a period of up to two years, and can be extended or renewed if necessary. The provisions of a Texas Adequate Protection Order may vary depending on the specific case, but typically include provisions to prevent abuse, stalking, and harassment, as well as provisions to protect the victim’s safetyExamplelAOOOOOOOP OPOPO'sOs may require the respondent to stay away from the victim’s home, workplace, or school, or to refrain from contacting the victim in any way. Other provisions may include the payment of child support or spousal support, or the surrender of firearms.