Rule 9-305.Temporary protective order
Last amended July 1, 2015 · Current through June 1, 2026 · Last verified September 8, 2026
Full Text of Rule 9-305
Amendment History
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[Adopted March 2, 2015, eff. July 1, 2015.]
Plain-English Summary
The middle tier. A temporary protective order follows the interim order once a judge is available, and only a judge may issue one — or extend one that already exists.
The extension power matters in practice more than it looks. Where a respondent cannot be served, the final protective order hearing is repeatedly rescheduled, and the temporary order has to be extended each time to keep the petitioner protected in the meantime. Rule 9-306 addresses what that means for the petitioner's own obligation to attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues a temporary protective order?
Only a judge. A commissioner issues the interim order; a judge issues the temporary and final orders.
Can a temporary protective order be extended?
Yes, by a judge. The rule gives the power to issue or extend a temporary protective order to a judge alone.
Why would a temporary order need extending?
Most often because the respondent has not been served and the final protective order hearing has to be rescheduled. Rule 9-306 deals with the petitioner's attendance at those repeated hearings.