Under FCA 655, the court may issue or extend a temporary order of protection on what basis?

• A. on notice with the issuance of a warrant for the respondent's arrest
• B. with the consent of the respondent
• C. after a full hearing
• D. on ex parte application

Answer: (D)

The main concept here is that temporary protection orders under FCA 655 are issued on an ex parte basis. This means the court can grant immediate relief without giving the respondent advance notice, based on a petition or affidavit showing why urgent protection is needed. The goal is swift protection when there’s a real risk of harm, even before a full hearing can take place. The order is temporary and typically continues until a return date, where the respondent has a chance to be heard and the court can decide whether to extend or modify the protection. The other options don’t fit because a temporary order is not generally issued with notice and a warrant, does not require the respondent’s consent, and is not contingent on a full hearing at the moment it’s issued.