Civil Protection Orders in Carroll County

Where to File: Carroll County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Division (via the Victims Assistance Program)

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Carroll County Probate & Juvenile Division
119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 202, Carrollton, OH 44615, Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: (330) 627-2323
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• Someone who is a family or household member has harmed or threatened you.
• You need court-ordered protection, possibly the same day.
• You know the respondent's correct physical address so the order can be served.
• The order needs to address contact, residence, or temporary custody/support.

Filing Fees

No cost to the petitioner — R.C. 3113.31 provides no filing fee for a DVCPO · Civil Protection Order pleadings are excluded from the e-filing portal and filed on paper (fax filings are not accepted)

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Carroll County

1. Contact the Victims Assistance Program. For an adult DVCPO, start with the Carroll County Victims Assistance Program, which assists petitioners with preparing and filing the petition during business hours.
2. Complete the petition. Fill out the Ohio Supreme Court DVCPO petition. Bring the respondent's correct physical address for service. There is no filing fee for the petitioner.
3. File on paper. File the petition on paper (not through the e-filing portal). The case proceeds in the General & DR Division; juvenile-related orders go to the Probate & Juvenile Division.
4. Attend the hearings. If the court finds immediate danger it can issue a same-day ex parte order, followed by a full hearing (typically within days) for a longer-term protection order.

Carroll County Practice Notes

• Where you start depends on who is restrained. An adult DVCPO is started through the Carroll County Victims Assistance Program, with the case proceeding in the General & Domestic Relations Division. Protection orders involving a juvenile are handled by the Probate & Juvenile Division ((330) 627-2323).
• Paper filing only. Civil Protection Order pleadings (Domestic Violence, Stalking, Dating) are excluded from the General & DR Division's e-filing portal and must be filed on paper. Fax filings are not accepted; e-mail filing is limited to civil domestic-violence or stalking documents (max 20 pages, nothing requiring a deposit or service).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I file a domestic violence protection order in Carroll County?

For an adult DVCPO (R.C. 3113.31), start with the Carroll County Victims Assistance Program, which assists petitioners with the process; the case then proceeds in the General & Domestic Relations Division. Protection orders involving a juvenile are handled by the Probate & Juvenile Division. Civil Protection Order pleadings (Domestic Violence, Stalking, Dating) are excluded from the e-filing portal and must be filed on paper.

Does it cost anything to file a protection order in Carroll County?

No. Under R.C. 3113.31 there is no filing fee for the petitioner in a domestic violence civil protection order. If the court finds immediate danger, it can issue an ex parte order the same day, with a full hearing to follow for a longer-term order.

Can I e-file a protection order in Carroll County?

No. Civil Protection Order pleadings (Domestic Violence, Stalking, Dating) are excluded from the General & DR Division's e-filing portal and must be filed on paper. Fax filings are not accepted, and e-mail filing is limited to civil domestic-violence or stalking documents (max 20 pages, nothing requiring a deposit or service).

Can I e-file a Domestic Relations case in Carroll County?

E-filing is optional in the General & DR Division through the Clerk's e-services portal (available since June 15, 2022), which also provides online docket access. Fees and deposits are paid by credit card through the portal (the processor, Five-Point, adds a surcharge); the Clerk does not accept personal checks for e-filed fees. Fax filings are not accepted, and certain documents — including all civil protection order pleadings — are excluded and must be filed on paper.

Free Local Resources in Carroll County

• Carroll County Clerk of Courts. Provides current filing fees, local forms, and filing instructions for custody, divorce, and dissolution cases. Call (330) 627-2450 or visit https://carrollcountyohio.us/agencies-and-departments/courts/court-of-common-pleas/ before filing to confirm deposits and packet requirements.
• Carroll County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Carroll County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.

Other Family-Law Topics in Carroll County

• Statewide Custody Overview — How Ohio custody and parenting time work at a high level.
• Talk to a Family Law Attorney — Connect with a Carroll County custody attorney for help with your case.

Related to your protection orders case

• Paternity & Custody — Establish parentage and build a parenting plan that protects your children.
• Divorce & Dissolution — End your marriage through a contested divorce or an amicable dissolution.
• Child Support — Calculate, establish, or modify support under Ohio's guidelines.

Related guides

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• Emergency Custody in Ohio: When and How to Get an Ex Parte Order — When a child faces immediate danger, Ohio courts can grant emergency custody on short notice through an ex parte order. Here's what qualifies and what happens next.

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