Domestic Violence Protective/restraining Orders | Hamilton County Court Of Common Pleas
800 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Eligibility
To be eligible to obtain a Domestic Violence Order (DVO) or Interpersonal Protective Order (IPO), the person alleged to have committed the abuse must have either:
- physically injured/assaulted, strangled, sexually abused/assaulted, or stalked the requester or a child
- threatened to physically injure or assault the requester or a child
- done something to place the requester or a child in fear of imminent physical injury, serious physical injury, sexual abuse, strangulation, or assault
- abused a household pet as a method to coerce, control, punish, intimidate, or take revenge against the requester or a child
- done something to place the requester or a child in fear of imminent abuse of a household pet as a method to coerce, control, punish, intimidate, or take revenge against the requester or a child
Required documents
Requested as needed. Contact for information.
Hours
mon 8:00am - 4:00pm
tue 8:00am - 4:00pm
wed 8:00am - 4:00pm
thu 8:00am - 4:00pm
fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
(513) 946-9070
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(513) 946-9000
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Application process
Submit petition to Court of Domestic Relations and attend hearing. For assistance obtaining protective orders after business hours, contact local law enforcement.
Fees
None
Service area
Hamilton County, Ohio
Issues legal orders that protect individuals from abuse or threats of abuse from a current or former spouse, partner, co-parent, roommate, or family member.
Last assured
08/07/2024
Providing organization
Hamilton County Court Of Common Pleas
County Common Pleas Court with jurisdiction over Civil, Criminal, Domestic Relations, Probate, and Juvenile Courts.