Civil Protection Orders in Holmes County, Ohio

Where to File: Holmes County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Divisions

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Holmes County Combined Probate & Juvenile Court
1 East Jackson Street, Suite 201
Phone: (330) 674-5841
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• Someone in your household or family has harmed, threatened, or stalked you.
• You need court-ordered protection for yourself or your children.
• You need temporary protection right away while a hearing is scheduled.
• You want no-contact, stay-away, or temporary parenting-time terms.

Filing Fees

No filing fee for the petitioner (R.C. 3113.31(J))

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Holmes County

1. Describe the abuse. Set out the specific incidents of harm, threats, or stalking and the protection you need in the petition's affidavit.
2. File with the Clerk. File the petition with the Holmes County Clerk of Courts — there is no fee for the petitioner.
3. Get a temporary order. The court reviews your petition and can issue a temporary ex parte order to protect you right away.
4. Attend the full hearing. Both sides present evidence at the full hearing, after which the court decides on a longer-term protection order.

Holmes County Practice Notes

• No fee for the petitioner. Ohio law (R.C. 3113.31(J)) means a victim is not charged a filing fee or cost deposit to petition for a domestic-violence civil protection order. Don't let cost stop you from seeking protection — confirm the current intake process with the Clerk.
• Two-step process: ex parte, then full hearing. After you file, the court can issue a temporary ex parte order based on your petition. A full hearing follows where both sides present evidence; only after that hearing does the court issue a longer-term protection order.
• Filed with the Clerk of Courts. A DVCPO is filed with the Holmes County Clerk of Courts and heard by the Court of Common Pleas (General / Domestic Relations Division) under R.C. 3113.31, at 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. There is no filing fee or cost deposit for the petitioner of a domestic-violence civil protection order under R.C. 3113.31(J). The Court of Common Pleas can issue a temporary ex parte order and then hold a full hearing for a longer-term order. Confirm the current intake process with the Clerk at (330) 674-1876.

How does the protection-order process work in Holmes County?

After you file the petition with the Clerk of Courts, the Court of Common Pleas reviews it and can issue a temporary ex parte order to protect you. A full hearing follows where both sides present evidence; only after that hearing does the court issue a longer-term protection order under R.C. 3113.31.

Which court handles family-law cases in Holmes County, Ohio?

Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and married-parent custody/support are heard by the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas (Judge Sean Warner; Magistrate Tiffany D. Bird) and filed with the Clerk of Courts at 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg. Custody, parenting time, support, and parentage for unmarried parents go to the Juvenile Court, and adoption goes to the Probate Court — both run by Judge Thomas C. Lee from 1 East Jackson St., Suite 201, Millersburg.

Is this legal advice?

No. This page is general information about Holmes County family-law procedures, grounded in the county's published court materials. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, speak with a licensed Ohio family-law attorney.

Free Local Resources in Holmes County

• Holmes County Clerk of Courts. Files all General & Domestic Relations cases and processes filings; Clerk Ronda P. Steimel, 1 E. Jackson St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1876. Filing is paper-only (in person or by mail). Pay Common Pleas costs online at payments.lexisnexis.com/oh/co/holmes/clerkofcourts; view the docket at courts.co.holmes.oh.us/eservices.
• Holmes County Domestic Relations Division. Judge Sean Warner; Magistrate Tiffany D. Bird. Publishes the county's Uniform DR forms at holmescourtofcommonpleas.org/domestic-relations and /domestic-relations-templates. Court phone (330) 674-5086.
• Holmes County Combined Probate & Juvenile Court. Judge Thomas C. Lee. Handles parentage, custody, parenting time, and support for never-married parents, non-parent custody, and adoption, at 1 East Jackson St., Suite 201, Millersburg. Juvenile (330) 674-5841; Probate (330) 674-5881. Fillable packets at co.holmes.oh.us/document-library/juvenile-court.
• Holmes County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Housed at Holmes County Job & Family Services, 85 N. Grant St., Millersburg, (330) 674-1111. Opens IV-D support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders. Website holmescountydjfs.com.
• Ohio Child Support Calculator. The official 2024 Income Shares calculator at ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov. Run it, print the worksheet, and sign it — the court requires it any time support is set or changed.

Other Family-Law Topics in Holmes County

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

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