Civil Protection Orders can be filed online, in person at the Clerk’s Office, through a lawyer, mailed in forms, or through a non-profit assistance organization. The online application can be filled out at any time and could take as little as 30 minutes to complete, depending on how many incidents and exhibits are involved. Protection Orders filed in person typically take 2 hours, so if you pay to park, please plan accordingly so that you may avoid a parking ticket. An online application filed outside of normal business hours will not be addressed by the Court until its next business day. Contact law enforcement immediately if you feel that you are in danger or have been physically assaulted.
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NOTES:
- No court filing fees are required for Protection Orders that involve domestic/family violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.
- Petitions may be filed in person in the Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 4 PM (excluding holidays).
- It is not necessary to provide a Respondent address to file. However, even if an Order of Protection is granted, until the order is served upon the Respondent, it is not enforceable by law enforcement. Please provide Respondent address, if available.
Resources
- Free or Reduced Fee Legal Assistance:
- Justice Unlocked: Phone (812) 269-8277 - Cost: payment is based upon income
- Indiana University Protective Order Project: Phone (812) 855-4800 - Cost: free
- Find an Advocate through the Indiana National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Plan for Safety - https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/
- El Centro Comunal Latino (CCL) - Phone (812) 355.7513 / elcentrocomunal@gmail.com Al apoyar familias, adultos y niños, el CCL ayuda a construir una comunidad más fuerte.
- Brain Injury Services and Resources - Domestic violence (DV) is a common cause of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) among the population.
- Counseling Resources in Bloomington