Family Code · §83.001

Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order

Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order (§83.001): key points and worked practice questions for Texas peace officer exam preparation.

Key points

  • Clear and present danger of family violence
  • Issued without notice to the respondent
  • Court may order the respondent to do or refrain from specified acts (§83.001(b))
  • Duration (up to 20 days, extendable in 20-day periods) is in §83.002

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Worked examples

Worked example 1

A 'temporary ex parte protective order' under Tex. Fam. Code §83 is issued when:

  1. After a full hearing
  2. From the application alone, when the court finds clear and present danger of family violence; effective up to 20 days (extendable for additional 20-day periods) Correct
  3. Only with the alleged abuser's consent
  4. Only after arrest
Why: An ex parte order issues without notice to the respondent on a finding of clear and present danger of family violence. Default duration up to 20 days, with 20-day extensions available.
Statute: Tex. Fam. Code §83.001–83.004

Statutory definitions for this topic

Temporary ex parte protective order Tex. Fam. Code §83.001–83.004
A protective order issued from the application alone, without notice to the respondent, when the court finds clear and present danger of family violence. Effective up to 20 days; extendable for additional 20-day periods.