What happens to the validity of a protective order after a termination date has passed?

When a protective order has a specified termination date, it remains valid until that date has passed, as long as it was properly issued and is not expressly annulled by the court or another authority. Option D captures this concept by indicating that the protective order remains valid unless a clerk or another relevant official communicates otherwise.

In practice, the court may have procedures in place to notify those affected by the order upon its expiration or if the court has determined it needs to be amended or dissolved. This framework allows for a protective order to provide ongoing protection while ensuring there is clear communication regarding its status.

The other answer choices imply automatic outcomes that do not align with how the law treats protective orders. An indefinite presumption of validity, automatic voiding, or automatic renewal without any action from the parties or the court, do not accurately represent the legal standing of a protective order after its termination date. The necessity for either explicit renewal or voiding via official notice ensures that there is due consideration of the circumstances surrounding the protective order's purpose and its ongoing necessity.