Civil Protection Orders in Crawford County

Where to File: Crawford County Court of Common Pleas

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Crawford County Juvenile and Probate Court
112 East Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Phone: (419) 562-5771
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• You need court protection from domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.
• You can describe specific incidents to support the petition.
• You want protection at no filing cost.
• You can contact the court for the petition forms and assistance.

Filing Fees

No filing fee · Covers domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking · Hearings recorded by video · Contact the court at (419) 562-5771 for forms

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Crawford County

1. Get to safety first. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. A protection order is a civil court remedy, not an emergency response.
2. Contact the court for the forms. Call the Crawford County Common Pleas Court at (419) 562-5771 for the CPO forms and assistance. There is no filing fee.
3. Describe the incidents. Be ready to describe specific incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking to support your petition.
4. File at 112 E. Mansfield Street. File the petition at the Court of Common Pleas, 112 East Mansfield Street, Suite 200, Bucyrus.
5. Attend the hearing. Crawford County records CPO hearings by video. Bring any documentation that supports your petition.

Crawford County Practice Notes

• No filing fee. There is no filing fee for a civil protection order petition in Crawford County.
• Three types covered. The Common Pleas Court handles protection orders for domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
• Hearings are video-recorded. Crawford County records its CPO hearings by video recording system.
• Contact the court for forms. Contact the Crawford County Common Pleas Court at (419) 562-5771 for the CPO forms and assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a Civil Protection Order in Crawford County?

The Common Pleas Court handles civil protection orders for domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. There is no filing fee. Crawford County records CPO hearings by video recording system. Contact the court at (419) 562-5771 for the CPO forms and assistance.

How much does it cost to file a family law case in Crawford County?

Crawford County's filing fees are: dissolution $200, divorce $300, post-decree motion $200, Answer and Cross-Complaint with service $100, service by publication $500, QDRO $50, agreed judgment entry $50, and CPO petitions are free. Confirm the current amounts with the Clerk at (419) 562-5771 before filing.

Where do I file a family law case in Crawford County?

All family law matters — domestic relations, juvenile, and probate — are handled in the same courthouse: the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas at 112 East Mansfield Street, Suite 200, Bucyrus, OH 44820. The phone number is (419) 562-5771 and the court is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Can I fax an emergency filing in Crawford County?

Yes, for emergency or time-critical filings. Fax the Clerk at (419) 562-8011. Fax filings are limited to 15 pages and require a cover sheet. Original complaints and new case filings cannot be faxed.

Free Local Resources in Crawford County

• Ohio Legal Help. ohiolegalhelp.org — free legal information and interactive court forms for Ohio family law cases.
• Legal Aid of Western Ohio. Serves Crawford County. Call 1-888-534-1432 for income-qualified legal help.
• Crawford County Law Library. Located in the Courthouse at 112 East Mansfield Street, Bucyrus.
• Crawford County DR Case Manager. Brook Scheffler, ext. 1145. Post-decree motions must be brought to the case manager before filing to be assigned a hearing date. Call (419) 562-5771.
• Crawford County Common Pleas Court. crawfordcocpcourt.org — local court rules, Guardian ad Litem information, and the aspirational parenting guidelines.

Other Family-Law Topics in Crawford County

• Crawford County Divorce — Full filing guide with forms, fees, and the affidavit-based temporary orders system.
• Crawford County Dissolution — Cooperative path — both spouses agree first. $200 filing fee.
• Ohio Child Support Calculator — Run the 2024 Income Shares worksheet yourself.
• Ohio family-law resources — 88-county directory of courts and legal aid.

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