A TPO, or temporary protective order, is a civil court order that provides protection to someone who is being hurt, threatened, or stalked by another person. It is a court order that prevents individuals from contacting the victim, harassing them, or threatening them. In Georgia, a TPO is essentially the same thing as a restraining order
. Victims of violence can petition a judge for a protective order, and there is no cost to file a petition for a protective order under the state’s Family Violence Act
