What is a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) likely to convert into after one year?

A Temporary Protective Order (TPO) serves as a short-term measure designed to provide immediate protection for individuals who are experiencing violence or threats from another person. Typically, TPOs are issued for a limited duration, often ranging from a few days to a year, to ensure the safety of the protected individual while they seek long-term solutions.

After one year, if the conditions that necessitated the TPO remain, or if the individual needs ongoing protection, the TPO can be converted into a permanent order. This permanent order would provide long-lasting protection, typically lasting until it is modified or terminated by a court. It represents a judicial acknowledgment that the threat or danger posed by the individual is significant enough to warrant extended protection beyond the initial temporary measures.

In contrast, other options like a restraining order, a criminal charge, or a civil lawsuit are not the direct outcomes of a TPO after one year and do not inherently extend the protective measures for the victim in the same way that a permanent order does. A restraining order may sound similar, but it is often used in different contexts and does not specifically stem from the timeline or intent of a TPO. Similarly, a criminal charge involves prosecuting an individual for an offense rather than offering