Accepts petitions for civil protection orders. Once the petition is filed, a hearing will be held within seven to ten days. After the hearing, the judge will decide if an order should be granted. However, an emergency protection order can be granted until the hearing takes place. Does not give legal advice.

This office handles the filing of temporary restraining orders.

Processes civil protection orders for domestic violence and stalking. Provides all forms and documents for filing. After the order is filed a hearing is scheduled. Then the judge will decide if a civil protection order or domestic violence protection order should be granted.

Handles domestic relations cases including divorces, dissolution of marriages, nullification of marriages, legal separations, paternity actions, child custody, child support, visitation arrangements, spousal support, restraining orders and domestic violence civil protection orders.

Assists the public in understanding and filing Civil Protection Orders (CPO). Advocates explain the general process of filing a protection order in Seneca County and answer questions the petitioner may have.

Accepts petitions for civil protection orders against minors in cases where the individual faces harm such as domestic violence, dating violence, and other cases that would cause the individual to feel threatened by the minor. Once the petition is filed, a hearing will be held within one to two days. After the hearing, the judge will decide if an order should be granted. In some cases, an advocate may be assigned to help guide the filer through the process. Does not give legal advice.

Keeper of the records for Wood County.

Provides assistance with filing Civil Protection Orders (CPO), crisis intervention, safety planning and information and referral for survivors of domestic violence.

Accepts petitions for civil protection orders and domestic violence civil protection orders. Once the petition is filed, a hearing will be held within seven to ten days. After the hearing, the judge will decide if an order should be granted. However, an emergency protection order can be granted until the hearing takes place. Does not give legal advice.