Order of Protection (OP)
A court order telling one person to stop certain conduct, like harassment, against the other. The order may also tell the person to stay away from the other person, his or her home, school, work and children. Usually the person who starts the case (complainant) asks for the order and the other person (defendant) must do what the order says.
Temporary Order of Protection
A court order requiring the defendant to stay away from someone until the criminal case is resolved.