Legal Definitions - administrative order

An administrative order is a written direction or command issued by a government agency after an adjudicatory hearing or an agency regulation that interprets or applies a statutory provision. It can also be an order issued by a court or judge that relates to some intermediate matter in the case, such as a ruling on a motion or a temporary court decree that takes effect until something else occurs.

Examples of administrative orders include:

• A government agency issuing an order to a company to stop a certain activity that violates regulations.
• A court issuing an order for a parent to pay child support after a filiation order determines paternity.
• A court issuing a temporary restraining order to prevent someone from contacting or approaching another person.

These examples illustrate how administrative orders can be used to enforce regulations, determine legal responsibilities, and protect individuals from harm.