Civil Protection Orders in Champaign County

Where to File: Champaign County Family Court (Domestic Relations side)

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Champaign County Family Court (Juvenile side)
200 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Urbana, OH 43078, Urbana, OH 43078
Phone: (937) 484-1027
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed holidays)

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• Someone has harmed, threatened, or made you fear imminent harm.
• You can identify whether the person is a family/household member or a dating partner.
• You know the respondent's information so the order can be served.
• You need protection now and want a same-day ex parte hearing.

Filing Fees

No filing fee for the petitioner on a Domestic Violence or Dating Violence CPO (R.C. 3113.31) · file before 3:00 p.m. for a same-day ex parte hearing · protection orders must be filed on paper

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Champaign County

1. Choose the right petition. File a Domestic Violence CPO for a family or household member, a Dating Violence CPO for a dating relationship, or a Juvenile CPO if the respondent is under 18.
2. Complete and swear the petition. Fill out the petition; a DV CPO petition can be sworn before a deputy clerk. Bring the respondent's information for service.
3. File on paper before 3:00 p.m.. File on the DR side of the Champaign County Family Court in Urbana — no filing fee — as early in the day as possible for a same-day ex parte hearing.
4. Attend the hearings. The court can issue a temporary ex parte order immediately, then sets a full hearing where both sides are heard before any longer-term protection order issues.

Champaign County Practice Notes

• Early-filing / 3:00 p.m. cutoff for ex parte hearings. Champaign County's local timing rule: for a same-day ex parte hearing, file as early in the day as possible. Petitions filed after 3:00 p.m. are heard as soon as possible the next business day. The court can issue a temporary ex parte order immediately if the situation warrants, and a full hearing follows.
• No fee, paper filing, deputy-clerk oath. There is no filing fee for the petitioner (R.C. 3113.31), and a DV CPO petition can be sworn before a deputy clerk of the Family Court. Protection orders are among the case types that must still be initiated on paper even after the optional e-filing system went live. Call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a protection order cost anything in Champaign County?

No. There is no filing fee for the petitioner on a Domestic Violence or Dating Violence Civil Protection Order (R.C. 3113.31). Petitions are filed on the Domestic Relations side of the Family Court, and a DV CPO petition may be sworn before a deputy clerk. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

How fast can I get a protection order in Champaign County?

If you ask for an ex parte (same-day) hearing, file as early in the day as possible — petitions filed after 3:00 p.m. are heard as soon as possible the next business day. The court can issue a temporary ex parte order immediately if the situation warrants, and a full hearing follows where both sides can be heard before any longer-term order issues.

Where do I file a family-law case in Champaign County?

All Champaign County family-law cases — divorce, dissolution, custody, support, paternity, protection orders, and adoption — are filed at one combined court: the Champaign County Family Court (Domestic Relations–Juvenile–Probate Division), 200 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Urbana, OH 43078, Clerk's Office (937) 484-1027. This is separate from the General Division of Common Pleas, which handles felonies and general civil cases and is not where family law is filed.

Can I e-file family-law cases in Champaign County?

Yes, but it's optional. The court's Electronic Case Filing system (ECF) went live April 20, 2026 — paper, email, and fax filing all still work. Once an attorney or self-represented litigant registers as an eUser, they must file exclusively through the ECF. Some case types — protection orders and adoptions among them — must still be initiated on paper.

Free Local Resources in Champaign County

• Champaign County Family Court Clerk's Office. 200 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Urbana, OH 43078. Phone (937) 484-1027 / (937) 484-1028; fax (937) 484-1026; email clerks@ccfamct.us. Hours Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Clerks can check that the right blanks are filled in but cannot give legal advice. Online records (eServices): https://eservices.champaigncountyfamilycourt.com.
• Champaign County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Champaign County Department of Job & Family Services / CSEA, 1512 S. US Hwy 68, Ste. N100, Urbana, OH 43078. Phone (937) 484-1500; website https://www.champaigndjfs.org. Establishes, collects, and enforces support and can establish paternity administratively.
• Champaign County Law Library. Located on the basement level of the Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, open Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Self-represented parties can research the law there.
• Children Services (abuse / neglect). Report concerns during business hours at (937) 484-1500 (ask for Children Services Intake); after hours/holidays call the Champaign County Dispatch Center at (937) 653-3409. Call 911 if a child is in immediate danger.

Other Family-Law Topics in Champaign County

• Statewide Custody Overview — How Ohio custody and parenting time work at a high level.
• Talk to a Family Law Attorney — Connect with a Champaign 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

In-depth, attorney-written guides on protection orders and related Ohio family law topics.

• Civil Protection Orders in Ohio: How to Get a CPO — An Ohio civil protection order can provide fast, court-ordered protection from domestic violence — including no-contact terms, exclusive home use, and temporary custody. Here's how to get one.
• 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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