When does a Protection Order expire if no specific duration is stated?

A Protection Order, when issued without a specific duration stated within it, typically expires after one year from the date of issuance. This is in accordance with legal principles governing such orders, ensuring that they remain effective for a set period to provide the necessary protection to the victim. The one-year timeframe balances the need for immediate protection against the rights of the accused, allowing for the possibility of review or renewal if warranted.

Options that suggest that the order remains in effect until revoked by a judge, or that it expires at an anniversary date, do not align with the standard provisions relating to duration. Similarly, the notion that the order expires when a victim turns 18 does not take into account the criminal justice principles applicable in these situations and the focus on the order's protective purpose. Therefore, the correct understanding aligns with the notion of a one-year expiration for a Protection Order lacking a specified duration.