Skip to Main Content

Ohio Protection Orders

This guide provides information about the different types of protection orders available in Ohio.

Resources

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

What to do if you are being Stalked - SPARC

Laws

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

SAFETY ALERT

SAFETY ALERT

Computer use can be tracked and monitored.

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).

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Hamilton County Law Library staff, as a service to its patrons, provides reference services and information, including these research guides. To protect the public interest, Ohio law requires that legal advice and services be rendered only by qualified attorneys who are subject to the guidelines of the courts. Library staff members do not interpret the law, provide legal advice, or explain court procedures. The information provided is not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney.  None of our services shall be construed as giving legal advice.