Under what circumstances should an Emergency Protective Order be requested?

• A. Only after a conviction
• B. If an arrest has been made or further dangers exist
• C. If the victim requests it
• D. If there is no danger

Answer: (B)

Emergency Protective Orders are meant to provide immediate safety whenever there is real or potential danger. They should be requested when there has been an arrest or when further danger exists, because that situation signals that the risk to the person protected could continue and needs urgent protection. They’re not limited to post-conviction scenarios, and protection can be sought even if the victim doesn’t initiate the request in every case. They aren’t appropriate when there is no danger. So the circumstance that fits is when an arrest has been made or the threat remains ongoing.