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Magistrate Order for Emergency Protection

Texas · Texas Judicial Branch

This form is a Magistrate's Order for Emergency Protection, which is a court document used to legally order restrictions on a defendant's actions. It details what the defendant is prohibited from doing to protected people and where they are prohibited from going.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a defendant has been arrested for certain offenses, such as those involving family violence, and the court needs to issue immediate protective orders.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The document is issued by the Magistrate after the defendant's arrest. It records the court's orders.
What kind of offenses can lead to this order?
The form lists several types of offenses, including those involving family violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Does this order cover all types of protection?
The order specifies conditions regarding communication, physical proximity, and tracking, depending on the situation.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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