A Utah Child Protective Order is a court order issued by a judge that requires an individual to stay away from a minor child or children for a specified period of time. The order is designed to protect the child from harm and may include prohibitions against contacting the child, entering the child's home, or coming within a certain distance of the child. There are three types of Utah Child Protective Orders: Ex Parte Temporary Protective Orders, Preliminary Protective Orders, and Permanent Protective Orders. An Ex Parte Temporary Protective Order is issued without notice to the alleged abuser and can be granted if the court finds that the child is in immediate danger. A Preliminary Protective Order is issued after a court hearing and can last up to one year. A Permanent Protective Order is issued after a trial and can last up to three years.