Washington Temporary Protection Order And Notice of Hearing — Respondent Under Age 18 is a court document issued when a minor (under the age of 18) is alleged to have been the victim of abuse, harassment, stalking, or other prohibited acts. This document provides notice to the respondent (the person alleged to have committed the act) that a hearing will be held and that the court may issue a protection order. There are two types of Washington Temporary Protection Order And Notice of Hearing — Respondent Under Age 18: a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) and a Permanent Protection Order (PPO). The Temporary Protection Order is a short-term order, which can be issued without a hearing, and is effective only for up to 14 days. The Permanent Protection Order is a long-term order, which is issued after a hearing and is effective for up to one year. Both orders provide protection from further abuse, harassment, stalking, and other prohibited acts.