The protection order is issued by the judge, on application by the person in danger, assisted if necessary, or, with the latter’s agreement, by the public prosecutor. Its issue is not conditional on the existence of a prior criminal complaint.
As soon as the application for a protection order is received, the judge summons, by any suitable means, for a hearing, the applicant and the defendant, assisted, if necessary, by a lawyer, as well as the public prosecutor’s office for the purpose of an opinion. These hearings may take place separately. The hearing is held in chambers. At the request of the plaintiff, the hearings are held separately.