Under what circumstance can a peace officer request an Emergency Order of Protection on an ex parte basis?

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The main idea is safety first: an Emergency Order of Protection that a peace officer can request on an ex parte basis is reserved for situations where there is an immediate threat to someone’s life or health. When an officer encounters clear, imminent danger, there isn’t time to wait for a notice-and-hearing process, so they can seek a protective order right away to prevent harm.

The other scenarios don’t involve an actual, immediate risk to someone’s physical safety, so they aren’t appropriate grounds for an ex parte emergency order. A money owed matter, a property dispute, or merely the fact that the parties live together does not establish the urgent threat to life or health that justifies emergency protective relief. After an ex parte order is issued, a separate hearing is scheduled soon to determine whether the protection should continue, with the respondent given notice and a chance to respond.