Self Help
Protection Orders
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Below is a Guide to Domestic Violence Protection and Harassment Orders, you should take a moment and review the information before you fill out the paperwork. The Guide will give you helpful information in deciding whether or not to proceed.
How to File for a Protection Order - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF: 767k)
If you have decided to file for a protection order, select the type of order below to get printable instructions.
How to Fill-out a Protection Order
Both types of Protection Orders (Domestic Abuse and Harassment) have a page attached to them that provides the necessary information including a notice of penalties and full faith and credit. To read the information sheet, select the type of protection order below:
Domestic Abuse Protection Information (PDF: 28k)
Harassment Protection Information (PDF: 26k)
If you are ready to file for a Protection Order, select the link below for the form.
Protection Order Form
Each of the Protection Order types requires that two forms be completed: A Praecipe (how notice is given to the restrained person) and a Petition. The check marks below will lead you to the correct instructions for each. Make sure that you complete both.
This file last modified Monday August 13, 2007 11:06:35