A Washington Motion For Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte) is a court order that is issued without notice to the other party. It is a type of temporary restraining order (TO) that is typically sought when there is a need for immediate protection from harm. This order can be requested by either party in a civil or criminal case. There are two types of Washington Motion For Immediate Restraining Order (Ex Parte): temporary protective orders and anti-harassment orders. A temporary protective order (TPO) is a court order that is used to protect victims of domestic violence from further abuse. It prohibits the abuser from contacting the victim, coming within a certain distance of the victim, and other potentially dangerous behaviors. An anti-harassment order (AHO) is a court order that is used to protect someone from harassment or stalking. It prohibits the harasser from contacting the victim, coming within a certain distance of the victim, and other potentially dangerous behaviors. Both types of orders can be requested ex parte, meaning without the other party present.