A Utah Modified Temporary Protective Order (MTO) is a court order issued by a judge in Utah that is designed to protect a victim from domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, or other forms of violence. It can be issued to someone who is a family or household member of the victim, or even someone who is not related but is living in the same residence. The order can last for up to one year, or until the court grants a permanent protective order. The MTO prohibits the respondent from having any contact with the petitioner, or any other person named in the order, and also requires the respondent to stay away from the petitioner's residence or workplace. It may also contain other provisions, such as prohibiting the respondent from possessing a firearm or ordering the respondent to pay child or spousal support. There are two types of Utah Modified Temporary Protective Orders: ex parte orders and contested orders. An ex parte order is issued without a hearing, and is generally granted if the court finds that the petitioner is in immediate danger. A contested order is granted after a hearing in which both sides present evidence.