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Learn how to get a protection order for domestic violence or stalking in Ohio, and how they are different from restraining orders.
Protection Order (DV TPO) R.C. 2919.26 • Criminal charges of domestic violence, stalking, criminal damaging or endangering, criminal mischief, burglary, aggravated trespass, sexually oriented offense or any offense of violence (R.C. 2901.01) against a family or household member • Either misdemeanor or felony charge • Municipal or County
In which county can I file for a protection order? You can file a petition in the county in which you currently or temporarily live. 1. 1 Ohio R. Civ. P. Rule 3 (C) (10); see Instructions For Completing the Petition for a Domestic Violence or Dating Violence Civil Protection Order. Did you find this information helpful? Yes. No.
A personal protection order, or PPO, is an order issued by Circuit Court to protect you from being hit, threatened, harassed, or stalked by another person. Types of PPO include domestic PPO, Stalking PPO, Sexual Assault PPO, and PPO for a minor.
There are two kinds of protection orders in Ohio. A temporary ex parte protection order can be granted the same day you file your petition in order to give you immediate protection from the abuser. The judge can grant the ex parte order if there is “good cause” to do so.
Criminal Protection Order (CrPO) R.C. 2903.213. Criminal charges of felonious assault, aggravated assault, assault, aggravated menacing, menacing by stalking, aggravated trespass, menacing or sexually oriented offense against someone who is NOT a family or household member.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, filing for a protection order makes a statement that you intend to end the relationship, at least for now. That may increase danger for the short term. If you are a LGBTQ survivor, filing for a protection order may make your sexual orientation public.
