See these resources for information about what Civil Stalking and Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders are, who is eligible and how to obtain one.
Civil stalking or sexually oriented offense protection orders - Community Legal Aid (Akron)
Criminal protection orders - Columbus City Attorney
Statutes and rules related to Civil Stalking and Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders in Ohio
Statutes and Rules Reference Chart
Ohio Rule of Civil Procedure 65.1
O.R.C. 2903.214 - Petition for Protection Order in Menacing by Stalking Cases
Statewide forms and those used specifically in local courts for Civil Stalking and Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders
Stalking and Sexually Oriented Offenses Protection Order Forms - Ohio Supreme Court
Instructions for Petition for Civil Stalking Protection Order or Civil Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order - Hamilton County
Petition for Civil Stalking Protection Order or Civil Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order - Hamilton County
Stalking and Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order Forms and Information - Butler County Common Pleas Court
Stalking and Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order Forms and other forms - Clermont County Common Pleas Court
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