• May a minor petition the court for an order of protection?
• May the parent or guardian petition for an order of protection against a minor?
• Is there any filing fee required to apply for a protection order?
• What conduct must be alleged to obtain an order of protection on behalf of a minor?
• Must the adverse party be notified before a temporary order is issued?
• Must the adverse party be notified before an extended order is issued?
• What is the penalty for violating a temporary or extended order?
• When does a temporary order expire?
• Does a temporary order remain in effect when an applicant applies for an extended order?
• Can the adverse party dissolve or modify a temporary order?
• When does an extended order expire?
• Do the temporary and extended orders get sent to the police?

May a minor petition the court for an order of protection?
No, but their parent or guardian may.

May the parent or guardian petition for an order of protection against a minor?
No. NRS 33.400

Is there any filing fee required to apply for a protection order?
No. There is no cost to file a petition or to serve any order. The court is required, however, to assess costs against the adverse party but the court can waive or reduce these costs. NRS 33.410

What conduct must be alleged to obtain an order of protection on behalf of a minor?
The parent or guardian must reasonably believe that a person has committed or is committing a crime involving intentional physical or mental injury or sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of the child.

Must the adverse party be notified before a temporary order is issued?
No but the court may schedule a hearing if the judge wishes.

Must the adverse party be notified before an extended order is issued?
Yes. A hearing on the extended order must be held.

What is the penalty for violating a temporary or extended order?
Violation of a temporary order constitutes a gross misdemeanor.
Violation of an extended order constitutes a category C felony.
Violation of either order will subject the adverse party to immediate arrest.

When does a temporary order expire?
The court can make a temporary order effective for up to 30 days.

Does a temporary order remain in effect when an applicant applies for an extended order?
Yes, provided that the applicant submitted his application prior to the expiration of the temporary order. NRS 33.420

Can the adverse party dissolve or modify a temporary order?
Yes. A motion can be filed and a hearing held on at least 2 days' notice to the applicant.

When does an extended order expire?
The court can extend the order for up to 1 year. NRS 33.420

Do the temporary and extended orders get sent to the police?
Yes. The court must transmit the order to all law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction. The order must include a notation of the date on which the order was personally served upon the adverse party. NRS 33.430.