Protection Orders

Getting a Protection Order

Personal Protection Orders limit a restrained party's actions and behaviors around protected parties.

Background

Personal Protection Orders (or restraining orders) limit a restrained party's actions and behaviors around protected parties, including contact, threats, stalking, or harassment, and also cover the animals of the protected party.

Forms and Instructions

Required Documents

Download the necessary forms to file for a protection order.

Filing Fees

Costs Associated with Filing

$95

Filing Fee

Temporary and Permanent Protection Orders

Information on the process of obtaining a temporary and permanent protection order, including the hearing process and required documents.

Dismissing a Civil Protection Order

Information on the process of dismissing a civil protection order, including the required forms and steps to take.

Get Help

Find resources and support for obtaining a protection order.