Who can issue a Preliminary Protective Order?

Who can issue a Preliminary Protective Order?

• A. Police Officer
• B. Prosecutor
• C. Judge
• D. Victim

Answer: (C)

A Preliminary Protective Order is a court-ordered measure designed to protect someone from imminent harm while a case is pending. Because it is a court action, it must be granted by a judge or magistrate who reviews the petition and the supporting evidence to decide whether the protective terms should be in place. Police officers may initiate or help with emergency protections and may enforce orders, and prosecutors can file the petition on behalf of a victim, but they do not issue the final order themselves. The person who issues the order is the judge, which is why this is the correct answer.

A Preliminary Protective Order is a court-ordered measure designed to protect someone from imminent harm while a case is pending. Because it is a court action, it must be granted by a judge or magistrate who reviews the petition and the supporting evidence to decide whether the protective terms should be in place. Police officers may initiate or help with emergency protections and may enforce orders, and prosecutors can file the petition on behalf of a victim, but they do not issue the final order themselves. The person who issues the order is the judge, which is why this is the correct answer.