Who can apply for a Protection Order?
Under Indiana's new Civil Protection Order Act “a person who is or has been a victim of domestic or family violence may file a petition for an order for protection against a family or household member who commits an act of domestic or family violence.”

If you are a victim or parent or legal guardian of a victim of domestic or family violence committed by a family or household member you may file a petition for protection and a request for a hearing. A judge or magistrate will decide if you have legal grounds for the granting of a Protection Order.

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1. What is a Protection Order?
2. Who can apply for a Protection Order?
3. What acts are considered to be “domestic or family violence?
4. Who is considered to be a family or household member?
5. Can Protection Orders for victims of stalking and sexual offenses only be obtained against family or household members?
6. Can I apply for a Protection Order against my neighbor with whom I cannot get along?
7. Where do I need to go to file a Petition for a Protection Order?
8. What if I currently have a divorce, custody, or paternity action pending with a person I want to get a Protection Order against?
9. Where do I get the forms needed to file the Petition?
10. What information will I need in order to fill out the Petition?
11. How long is a Protection Order valid?
12. Is my Protection Order enforceable outside of St. Joseph County?
13. What if I have a Protection Order that was issued in another county or state?
14. Is there a cost for obtaining a Protection Order?
15. Who can I call or see for additional help regarding Protection Orders?