Protective Order's
Protection Orders are Free to file and need to be filed with the court. Please click below to learn more and get the help that is needed.
Warning: The information and forms in this guide are not legal advice and are not a substitute for the help of a lawyer. It’s a good idea to talk with a lawyer about your particular situation. This guide tells you about getting a protective order to protect you from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent.
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What is a Protective Order?
It is a court order that protects you from someone who has been violent or threatened to be violent. Violence can include sexual assault.
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How much does it cost?
It is free for you.
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How can a Protective Order help me?
It can order the other person to:
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Not hurt you or threaten to hurt you
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Not contact you or go near you, your children, other family
relatives, your pets, your home, where you work, or your
children’s schools
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Not have a gun or a license to carry a gun
The police can arrest the other person for violating any of these orders.
How long will the Protective Order be in place?
In most cases, a Protective Order will last up to two years. There are some situations where a court can issue a Protective Order that lasts longer than two years.
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Do I have to go to court?
Yes. Even if you get a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order, you must go to the next hearing. It should be in about 2 weeks. The judge will decide if you should have protection and for how long. If you do not go, the Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order may end.