Civil Protection Orders in Greene County

Where to File: Greene County Domestic Relations Court

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Greene County Court of Common Pleas — Juvenile Division
2100 Greene Way Blvd., Xenia, OH 45385, Xenia, OH 45385
Phone: (937) 562-4000
Hours: Court: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• A family or household member has harmed or threatened you (domestic violence).
• A dating partner has harmed or threatened you (dating violence).
• Someone is menacing or stalking you, with no domestic relationship required.
• You are the victim of a sexually oriented offense.
• You need immediate, same-day protection while a full hearing is scheduled.

A protection order runs separately from any divorce or custody case — and a divorce filing does not end it. See Greene County divorce.

Filing Fees

No filing fee for the petitioner (R.C. 3113.31(J); R.C. 2903.214) · Same-day ex parte hearing · Full hearing within 7–10 court days · Exhibits/witnesses exchanged 7 days before trial · Full DVCPO up to 5 years

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Greene County

1. Choose the right petition packet. Domestic Violence (family/household member), Dating Violence (dating partner), or Civil Stalking / Sexually Oriented Offense (menacing/stalking or sex offense, no relationship required).
2. File at the DR Court — no fee. File the petition at 595 Ledbetter Road, Xenia. There is no filing fee for the petitioner. The Protection Order Coordinator, Sheri Hall, (937) 562-6236, can assist.
3. Attend the same-day ex parte hearing. If the petition shows immediate danger, the Court holds an ex parte hearing that day; a granted order takes effect immediately once the respondent is served.
4. Prepare for the full hearing. A full hearing is set within 7 to 10 court days. Exchange exhibits and witness lists with the other side at least 7 days before trial (Local Rule 7.2(A)).
5. Attend the full hearing. Present your evidence. The Court may issue a full CPO (up to 5 years for DVCPO), approve a consent agreement, or deny the order — in which case the ex parte records are sealed after the appeal period.

Greene County Practice Notes

• No fee and same-day protection. Petitioners are never charged a filing fee for DVCPO or stalking/SOOPO petitions. An ex parte hearing is held the same day you file; if granted, the order is effective immediately once served, and the Court transmits order data to BCI, NCIC, and LEADS (Local Rule 7.2(D)).
• Choose the right packet. Greene County publishes separate packets for domestic-violence (R.C. 3113.31), dating-violence, and civil-stalking / sexually-oriented-offense petitions (R.C. 2903.214). Pick the one that matches your relationship to the respondent and the conduct involved; if the respondent is a minor, file a Juvenile Civil Protection Order in the Juvenile Division.
• A divorce does not end a CPO. Greene County's local rules are explicit: a divorce decree or a filing in the divorce case does not modify a protection order. Changing or dismissing one requires a separate motion, service, and hearing — and a petitioner dismissing an ex parte order must personally appear and state the reason on the record.
• The Protection Order Coordinator can help. Sheri Hall, the Court's Protection Order Coordinator, (937) 562-6236, assists litigants from petition through the full hearing, manages scheduling, and tracks service. Violating a CPO is a crime (R.C. 2919.27) — call law enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Petitioners are not charged filing fees for domestic-violence civil protection orders (R.C. 3113.31(J)) or for stalking/sexually-oriented-offense petitions (R.C. 2903.214). The Court's Protection Order Coordinator, Sheri Hall, (937) 562-6236, assists litigants from petition through the full hearing.

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

An ex parte hearing is held the same day you file the petition; if granted, the order takes effect immediately once served. A full hearing follows within 7 to 10 court days, and both parties must exchange exhibits and witness lists at least 7 days before trial (Local Rule 7.2(A)). A full DVCPO can last up to 5 years.

Will my divorce automatically end a protection order in Greene County?

No. Greene County's local rules are explicit: a divorce decree or a filing in the divorce case does not modify a CPO. To change or dismiss a protection order you must file a separate motion, obtain service, and appear for a hearing. A petitioner dismissing an ex parte order must personally appear and state the reason on the record.

What kinds of protection orders does the Greene County DR Court issue?

Four kinds: Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders (R.C. 3113.31), Dating Violence Protection Orders, Civil Stalking Protection Orders, and Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders (R.C. 2903.214). Where the respondent is a minor, a Juvenile Civil Protection Order is filed in the Juvenile Division instead.

Free Local Resources in Greene County

• Self-Represented Parties Hub & Pro Se Guide. greenecountyohio.gov/420/Self-Represented-Parties — Greene's official online resource page for SRPs, including a comprehensive Pro Se Guide for the divorce-with-children process.
• Clerk of Courts (filing after compliance review). Greene County Clerk of Courts — Legal Division, Greene County Courthouse, 45 N. Detroit Street, Xenia. Pleadings are filed here only after the DR Court's Local Rule 1.7 compliance review.
• Greene County Juvenile Court. 2100 Greene Way Blvd., Xenia. (937) 562-4000.
• Ohio Child Support Calculator. ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov — run the worksheet and print it for filing.
• Ohio Legal Help. ohiolegalhelp.org — plain-language guides and interactive court forms.

Other Family-Law Topics in Greene County

• Dayton Divorce Lawyers — Nearby Montgomery County guide — fees, filing, and attorney help.
• Ohio Child Support Calculator — Run the 2024 Income Shares worksheet before you file.
• Statewide Divorce Guide — How divorce works anywhere in Ohio — grounds, timing, and the forms.

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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