Forms for an Order of Protection

They may be opened in your browser by clicking on the form name, or you may right-click on the name and choose to save the file to your hard drive. They cannot be filled out directly from your computer, but may be printed from your browser, filled in by hand, and submitted to the court clerk or the judge.

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We recommend that you read the information elsewhere in these pages (especially Seeking Protection)  first before you fill out a form.  You are not entitled to the Order of Protection just because you complete the Petition asking for one.

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Petition for an Order of Protection   Fill this out first. Be sure to be specific in explaining why you need protection. Don't say you are in fear. Say what happened to make you afraid.

Ex Parte Order of Protection    You can help the clerk by filling out the personal information in the form. This is a temporary order that a judge signs if he or she thinks you need protection immediately.

Subpoena   (also Microsoft Word version) for any witnesses you may need. You must fill out the subpoena and give it to the court clerk.

Extension of Ex Parte Order of Protection   (also Microsoft Word version) Judges sometimes postpone decisions in cases but continue temporary orders of protection. They usually fill out the order but sometimes request that you do so. They usually need this form in order to extend the order.

Request for Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law   (also Microsoft Word version) This request helps you to appeal any ruling that the judge makes. You may also need a transcript prepared by a court reporter, but it is less important because the issues on appeal are more likely to be legal rather than factual. You will also need a Notice of Appeal.

Order of Protection   Ask the clerk whether it will help if you fill out the personal information on this form. This is the final order.

Extension of Order of Protection   (also Microsoft Word version) A judge may extend an Order of Protection for as long as a year. This is the order the judge will sign. Check with the clerk about a month before the old order expires. You may need to file a motion  with the court to extend the order and serve a copy of the motion on the other person.

Agreement and Order Regarding Firearms and Ammunition  (also Microsoft Word version) It permits a third party to hold firearms and ammunition while an Order of Protection is in effect.

Restraining Order   (also Microsoft Word version) This is a second-best order that judges sometimes issue instead of an order of protection. Judges will usually  need this form to do so.

Mutual Restraining Order (also Microsoft Word version) This is the third-best order. Judges will usually need this form.

Dismissal of Order of Protection   The clerk or judge will complete this if you do not prove your case or you decide to drop it.

Notice of Appeal   (also Microsoft Word version) You will need a lawyer to argue the appeal, but you can file this notice yourself. Do so within 30 days of the judge's order in Chancery or Circuit Court. In other courts, the period may be as few as 10 days. Check with the clerk about the time and whether you must furnish a bond.

Petition for Enforcement of Order of Protection   (also Microsoft Word version) When the Order is violated, a motion or petition must be filed to bring the other party back into court. Courts may vary about which should be filed -- a motion or petition -- so be sure to check with the clerk. A petition usually entails a filing fee. A motion does not. They are quite similar.

Order Enforcing Order of Protection   (also Microsoft Word version) This form is for use when judges do not prepare their own orders about a violation of an order of protection.

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