Final protection order
A court-confirmed protection order that remains in force after the court has considered whether protection terms should be made final.
Definition
A final protection order records enforceable terms after the return date or court process. The practical review should check the exact order, service, prohibited conduct, residence or contact terms, child-related conditions, warrant documents, breach evidence, variation or setting-aside options, and immediate safety risks.
Key takeaways
A court-confirmed protection order that remains in force after the court has considered whether protection terms should be made final.
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A court-confirmed protection order that remains in force after the court has considered whether protection terms should be made final.
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