After a judge signs an Oregon restraining order, the protective order does not actually go into effect until the other party (the" Respondent" ) is served. In Oregon, the sheriff will usually try to get this done immediately. Once the other party physically receives the paperwork (been served) , they are immediately restrained by the terms of the signed order. Note that sometimes difficulties finding the Respondent to serve them will result in a delay in getting the restraining order into effect.