Protective Orders
Project: Safe provides trained advocates who assist with filing protective orders in both Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties. A protective order can only be filed in the county where the incident(s) occurred. For questions, please contact our office.
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What is a "Protective Order?"
A protective order is an order of the court on behalf of a victim of domestic abuse, stalking or harassment for the abuser to stop hurting, threatening and harassing the victim.
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Protective Order vs. Restraining Order
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Who Qualifies?
Protective orders (PO) are available to people who have been physically abused, stalked or threatened with imminent physical harm by a family or household member. This includes spouses, ex-spouses, present spouses of ex-spouses, parent, children, persons related by blood or marriage, people who live together or used to live together, and people who are the biological parents of a child.
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You may also apply for a PO if you have been stalked or harassed by someone who is not a family or household member. Stalking means that a person is willfully, maliciously and repeatedly following you which causes you to feel frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed or molested. Harassment means that someone is doing something to you or someone in your family that causes you distress. Particular language applies to these cases based on state statute. Contact our office for questions you may have regarding stalking and harassment filings.
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How to File
To obtain a protective order, you will need to complete a petition that is available at the courthouse or at Project: SAFE.
Common Questions:
What is an ex parte hearing?
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How long does it last?
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Will my abuser be there?
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When is it in effect?
Only when the defendant is served IN PERSON. Exceptions include emergency temporary orders or ex parte protective orders.
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