Is there a limit to issuing permanent protective orders (PPOs)?

• A. Yes, there is a limit
• B. No, there is no limit
• C. Only for certain crimes
• D. Only by court order

Answer: (B)

Protective orders are safety tools used by the court to shield someone from harm, and there isn’t a fixed cap on how many can be issued over time. If ongoing risk exists, a judge can grant a new order or renew an existing one, so multiple orders can be issued as needed. A PPO can be long-term or indefinite, with reviews or renewals under the jurisdiction’s rules, and if danger or harassment continues, another order can be sought.

In practice, this isn’t limited to just certain crimes, and protective orders always require a court process to be issued. The key idea here is that the system allows additional protections as situations evolve; there isn’t a predefined limit on the number of PPOs that can be granted.