Civil Protection Orders in Perry County

Where to File: Perry County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Perry County Probate & Juvenile Court
105 N. Main Street / P.O. Box 167, New Lexington, OH 43764
Phone: (740) 342-1118
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• You need protection from a family or household member who has hurt or threatened you.
• You want a court order quickly — potentially the same day.
• You need protection terms such as no-contact, stay-away, or temporary custody.
• You are in Ohio and the person to be restrained can be identified.

Filing Fees

No filing fee, court costs, or bond for a DVCPO petitioner · ex parte order can issue the same day · full hearing generally within 7-10 court days · Clerk (740) 342-1022 · in an emergency call 911

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Perry County

1. Call 911 if you are in danger. A protection order is a court process, not an emergency response — in immediate danger, call 911 first.
2. Prepare the petition. Use the Ohio Supreme Court protection-order forms and describe the most recent incident and the history of abuse or threats.
3. File with no fee. File in the General Division through the Clerk of Courts, (740) 342-1022 — there is no filing fee, court costs, or bond for the petitioner.
4. Get the ex parte order. Ask for an emergency ex parte order, which can issue the same day if there is immediate danger, to protect you until the full hearing.
5. Attend the full hearing. Present your evidence at the full hearing (generally within 7-10 court days); a final order can last up to five years.

Perry County Practice Notes

• Adult DVCPO filed in the General Division (no fee). An adult domestic-violence civil protection order (R.C. 3113.31) is filed in the General Division through the Clerk of Courts (740-342-1022). There is no filing fee, court costs, or bond for the petitioner, and an emergency ex parte order can issue the same day, followed by a full hearing (generally within 7-10 court days), with a final order lasting up to five years. A civil stalking protection order (R.C. 2903.214) is heard by the Magistrate (Local Rule 24(i)); a juvenile respondent means the petition is filed in Juvenile Court, (740) 342-1118. In an emergency, call 911.
• No separate Domestic Relations court. Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment are heard by the General Division of the Perry County Court of Common Pleas — there is no separate Domestic Relations division. Judge Tina M. Boyer presides, with Magistrate / Court Administrator Jamie Farmer. File through the Clerk of Courts, 105 N. Main St. / P.O. Box 67, New Lexington 43764, (740) 342-1022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I file for a protection order in Perry County?

An adult domestic-violence civil protection order (R.C. 3113.31) is filed in the General Division through the Clerk of Courts (740-342-1022). There is no filing fee, court costs, or bond for the petitioner, and an emergency ex parte order can issue the same day if there is immediate danger, followed by a full hearing (generally within 7-10 court days). A civil stalking protection order (R.C. 2903.214) is heard by the Magistrate (Local Rule 24(i)); if the abuser is a juvenile, the petition is filed in Juvenile Court at (740) 342-1118. In an emergency, call 911.

Which court handles family-law cases in Perry County?

The General Division of the Perry County Court of Common Pleas (105 N. Main St., New Lexington) hears all divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment cases — there is no separate Domestic Relations court. The Probate & Juvenile Court (also 105 N. Main St.) handles unmarried-parent parentage, custody, support, and parenting time (Juvenile, under R.C. 2151.23) and adoptions (Probate). Domestic-relations cases are filed through the Clerk of Courts at (740) 342-1022.

Who are the family-law judges in Perry County?

The General Division is presided over by Judge Tina M. Boyer, with Magistrate / Court Administrator Jamie Farmer hearing many domestic matters. The Probate & Juvenile Court is presided over by Judge Luann Cooperrider. The Clerk of Courts is Wes Harlan.

Free Local Resources in Perry County

• Perry County Clerk of Courts (General Division / Domestic Relations). Clerk Wes Harlan, 105 N. Main Street / P.O. Box 67, New Lexington, OH 43764; (740) 342-1022, fax (740) 342-5527. Files all divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment cases. Forms at https://pccommonpleas.com/forms.php; e-file through the Henschen portal at https://efile.henschen.com/. The General Division (Judge Tina M. Boyer) hears all domestic-relations matters — there is no separate Domestic Relations court. The Clerk cannot give legal advice or fill out forms. Confirm current deposits before filing.
• “Successful Co-Parenting” parenting class (OSU Extension, Perry County). 104 S. Columbus Street, Somerset, OH 43783; (740) 743-1602 (https://perry.osu.edu/). Required under Local Rule 17(4) for any divorce or dissolution with children under 18. Fee $25 cash, pre-register at least one week ahead. Attend after the answer date in a divorce, or before the final hearing in a dissolution. OSU Extension sends proof of completion directly to the court. Confirm the current schedule and fee when registering.
• Perry County Probate & Juvenile Court. Judge Luann Cooperrider, 105 N. Main Street / P.O. Box 167, New Lexington, OH 43764 (https://perrycountyohio.gov/law-courts/perry-county-ohio-probate-and-juvenile-court/). Juvenile (740) 342-1118; Paternity/Custody Division (740) 342-5520; Probate (740) 342-1493. Hears unmarried-parent paternity, custody, parenting time, and non-parent custody (Juvenile) and adoptions (Probate), using the Supreme Court of Ohio standardized forms.
• Perry County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). (740) 342-2278. Perry County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs automatic wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders through license suspension, tax intercept, and contempt referrals. File a IV-D Application whenever support is established or modified.
• Perry County Job & Family Services / Children Services. (740) 342-3551. Investigates abuse, neglect, and dependency referrals and can file complaints in Juvenile Court. Statewide child-abuse hotline: 1-855-O-H-CHILD (1-855-642-4453).

Other Family-Law Topics in Perry County

• Perry County Divorce — Full filing guide with forms, the $285 deposit, and the parenting class.
• Perry County Custody — Where to file when parents are married vs. never married.
• 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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