LaineyJ
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unsure about tx but where i live, the arresting LE will issue an EPO that is for 2 business days and you have to follow up and file for a temp or permanent one.
Is that civil or criminal order though?
In my state, for a civil restraining order, if it is approved, you have 2 weeks before going back to court to make your case for a longer one. The max is 1 year and if you want to renew it you have to go back to court, make your case again, before the 1 year expires.
In criminal cases, the criminal protective order is in place usually until the case is resolved — unless the defendant/their attorney are successful when making a motion to modify the order. And of course sometimes the orders can go on after the case is resolved— up to the judge but it can last any amount of time up until a lifetime standing order.
it’ll vary by state but I can’t see a criminal protective order not lasting until the case resolves...it is in place for a reason.. *ebm because I re-read your post and it sounds like you were specifically referring to criminal. In that case, 2 days?! That’s ridiculous, and sad....
imo, jmo