TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER (TPO)

A temporary protective order (TPO) is a court order to help protect you from someone who is abusing, threatening or harassing you. The order will require the abuser to stay away from you, your home and your work. The abuser will be prohibited from contacting you in any way. The court can also order the abuser to stay away from your children if the court feels they are at risk. The court can also order other kinds of relief in the TPO, such as temporary custody, support and possession of vehicles. Getting a TPO does not mean the abuser goes to jail. The TPO makes it easier for the police to arrest the abuser for coming near you later, even if the abuser does not hurt you again.

TO OBTAIN A TPO PLEASE CALL:

Newton County (770) 784-2035

Walton County (770) 267-1355

Rockdale County (770) 929-4021