File Protection Order

Where Do I File?

You can file for a protection order in either District Court or Superior Court, depending on your situation.

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File in Superior Court

If your case involves family or household members, a parenting plan or custody.
This is where Domestic Violence Protection Orders are most often handled.

Click to email your forms to the Superior Court Clerk.

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File in District Court

If you are dealing with harassment from someone who is not a family or household member. This is where Anti-Harassment Orders are often filed.

Click to email your forms to the District Court clerk.