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If you feel that you are in immediate danger, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233) or 800.787.3224 (TTY).
See these resources for information about what a Domestic Violence CPO is, who is eligible and how to obtain one.
Legal Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence - Ohio Domestic Violence Network
Domestic Violence Resources and Info - Cleveland Legal Aid
Protection Orders Overview - Supreme Court of Ohio
This guide is intended to provide basic information about protection orders in Ohio. This page is specifically about Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders. Information about other types of protection orders is available by clicking the tabs, above, or these links:
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Statutes, rules and case law related to Domestic Violence CPOs in Ohio
Statutes and Rules Reference Chart
O.R.C. Chapter 3113 - Neglect, Abandonment or Domestic Violence
O.R.C. 3113.31 - Domestic Violence Definitions
O.R.C. 2919.27 - Violating Protection Order
Ohio Rule of Civil Procedure 65.1
Ohio Rule of Civil Procedure 75(G)
Statewide forms and those used specifically in local courts for Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Forms - Ohio Supreme Court
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Forms - Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Forms - Clermont County Domestic Relations Court
Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Forms - Butler County Domestic Relations Court
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