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Restraining Orders

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Updated: 
November 13, 2023

Step 5: The hearing

On the day of the hearing, you must prove to the judge through evidence and testimony that the abuser committed an act of abuse and that an order of protection should be issued. You must go to the hearing. If you do not go to the hearing, any temporary orders you have will expire and you will have to start the process over. It is recommended that you have a lawyer represent you at the hearing, especially if the abuser has one. Go to our SC Finding a Lawyer page for legal referrals. See our Preparing for Court - By Yourself page for more information about preparing for your hearing, especially if you have to represent yourself.

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