Civil Protection Orders in Marion County, Ohio

Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated June 17, 2026

Marion County, Ohio · Marion

A Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order (DVCPO) protects a person from a family or household member who has committed or threatened violence. It is a civil remedy, separate from any criminal charge, heard in the Family Division.

How do I get a protection order in Marion County, Ohio?

File a petition for a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order under R.C. 3113.31 at the Family Division, 222 W. Center St. There is no filing fee. In Marion County the ex parte petition is heard by a Magistrate the same or next court day (Local Rule 6), and the court can issue an immediate temporary order. Law enforcement serves the respondent, and a full hearing follows — typically within 7–10 court days. A final DVCPO can last up to 5 years and can be renewed. Ohio's statewide protection-order forms are used; mediation is prohibited as a substitute (Rule 19).

Where to File: Marion County Court of Common Pleas, Family Division

222 W. Center St.
Phone: (740) 223-4060
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Website: www.co.marion.oh.us/elected_offices/common_pleas_court_family_division/index.php

A protection order fits if…

You have been harmed or threatened by a current or former spouse, household or family member, or co-parent.
You are in or recently in a dating relationship and need a dating-violence civil protection order.
You need an order to stay away, no contact, and possibly to have the respondent leave a shared home.
You need immediate, same- or next-day emergency relief.
You want a civil remedy that is separate from any criminal case.

Filing Fees

No filing fee for a DVCPO (R.C. 3113.31) · costs may be assessed against the respondent if an order is granted

Forms & Filing Packets

Petition for a DVCPO — No filing fee (R.C. 3113.31)

Ohio uses statewide Supreme Court of Ohio protection-order forms (petition, ex parte order, full order). There is no county DR form set for a DVCPO — confirm any local intake packet with the court.

Ohio Petition for Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order (Form 10.01-D, Supreme Court of Ohio) — The statewide DV/CPO petition used in Marion County. The full set of protection-order forms is on the Ohio Supreme Court standardized-forms page. Do not use the divorce affidavits (Forms A–D) for a DVCPO — the protection-order forms are separate.

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Marion County

Prepare your petition. Use the statewide DV/CPO forms and describe the specific, recent abuse or threats.
File at the Family Division. File the petition at 222 W. Center St. — there is no filing fee under R.C. 3113.31.
Attend the ex parte hearing. A Magistrate reviews the petition the same or next court day and can issue an immediate temporary order.
Have the respondent served. Law enforcement serves the order on the respondent.
Attend the full hearing. Present your evidence at the full hearing (generally within 7–10 court days); a final order can last up to 5 years.

Marion County Practice Notes

Ex parte petitions go to a Magistrate. In Marion County the ex parte DVCPO petition is heard by a Magistrate for immediate review under Rule 6 (or the assigned Judge if the Magistrate is unavailable). Be ready to testify to specific, recent incidents.
Mediation is prohibited for protection orders. Marion F.C. Rule 19 prohibits using mediation as a substitute for prosecuting domestic violence or for a protection-order proceeding; the court screens for domestic violence before any ADR referral.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it cost anything to file for a protection order in Marion County?: No. There is no filing fee to petition for a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order under R.C. 3113.31. Costs may be assessed against the respondent if an order is granted.
How fast can I get a protection order in Marion County?: The court can issue an ex parte (emergency) order the same or next court day. In Marion County the ex parte protection-order petition is heard by a Magistrate within the R.C. 3113.31(D) time limits (Local Rule 6). A full hearing follows — typically within 7–10 court days of the ex parte order.
How long does a final protection order last in Marion County?: After a full hearing, a final DVCPO can last up to 5 years, and it can be renewed before it expires. A DVCPO can include temporary parenting and support terms, but long-term custody and support are decided in a separate DR or Juvenile case.
Will I be sent to mediation with my abuser in Marion County?: No. Marion F.C. Rule 19 prohibits using mediation as a substitute for prosecuting domestic violence or for a protection-order proceeding, and the court screens for domestic violence before any alternative-dispute-resolution referral.

Free Local Resources in Marion County

Marion County Family Division — Court Forms. The Family Division of the Marion County Court of Common Pleas hears all divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, custody, support, and protection-order matters at 222 W. Center St., Marion, OH 43302. Download the county lettered forms (Form A–N) and confirm current deposits before filing. Court (740) 223-4060; Clerk (740) 223-4070. Forms: https://www.co.marion.oh.us/elected_offices/common_pleas_court_family_division/family_court_forms/juvenile_domestic_forms.php
Marion County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). A division of Marion County Job & Family Services at 363 W. Fairground St., Marion, OH 43302. The CSEA establishes paternity and establishes, enforces, and collects child support; it cannot grant or change custody or parenting time. Call (740) 387-6688 or (800) 960-5437. Review & Adjust and other support help: https://mcjfs.com/child-support/
Divorcing/Separated Parent Education Program (Rule 12). Each parent in a case involving children completes a court-approved online parenting course within 60 days of the Form I notice and files the Certificate of Completion with the Family Court Clerk. Approved providers listed on Form I charge $38.00–$61.95, paid directly to the provider (not a court fee).
Ohio Child Support Guideline Calculator. The official statewide calculator that applies Ohio's 2024 Income Shares Model. Run it, print the worksheet, and file it any time the court sets or changes support: https://ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov/

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