Civil Protection Orders in Trumbull County

Where to File: Trumbull County Family Court — Domestic Relations Division

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Trumbull County Family Court — Juvenile Division
220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44482, Warren, OH 44482
Phone: (330) 675-2375
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• A family or household member has harmed you, threatened you, or made you fear imminent harm.
• You need the abuser ordered to stay away and stop contact now.
• You want a no-cost order with a same-day ex parte hearing.
• You may need temporary custody, support, or exclusive use of the home as part of the order.

Filing Fees

No filing fee for a DV civil protection order · Same-day ex parte order possible · Full hearing within about 7–10 days · Someplace Safe 24-hour hotline (330) 393-3005.

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Trumbull County

1. Prepare the petition. Complete the DV CPO petition (Form 10.01-D) describing the most recent and most serious incidents of abuse or threats.
2. File at the Family Court — no fee. File with the Trumbull County Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren. There is no filing deposit; CPO petitions are accepted on paper.
3. Attend the same-day ex parte hearing. Tell the judge what happened. If the facts show danger, the court issues an ex parte order that day.
4. Return for the full hearing. Within about 7–10 days, attend the full hearing where the respondent can appear and the court decides on a longer-term order.

Trumbull County Practice Notes

• No fee, paper filing accepted. There is no deposit to file a DV CPO petition, and the court accepts CPO petitions on paper even after Juvenile e-filing becomes mandatory on June 1, 2026. Bring photo ID and any evidence (texts, photos, police reports).
• Ex parte first, then a full hearing. After hearing your sworn statement, the court can issue an ex parte order the same day. A full hearing follows within about 7–10 days, where the respondent can appear and the court decides whether to issue a longer protection order (up to 5 years).
• Free advocacy through Someplace Safe. Someplace Safe provides a 24-hour crisis hotline ((330) 393-3005), emergency shelter, safety planning, and advocates who can help you file and attend CPO hearings at no cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a protection order in Trumbull County?

File a Petition for a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order (R.C. 3113.31) with the Trumbull County Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren — there is no filing deposit, and CPO petitions are accepted on paper even after Juvenile e-filing becomes mandatory. The court hears your sworn statement and can issue an ex parte order the same day, followed by a full hearing within about 7–10 days. Someplace Safe runs a 24-hour domestic-violence hotline at (330) 393-3005 and can help with safety planning and advocacy at hearings.

How do I get emergency custody in Trumbull County?

File an emergency (ex parte) motion supported by a sworn affidavit describing specific facts that show the child faces immediate danger, in the division handling your case — Domestic Relations for married or divorcing parents, or Juvenile for never-married parents. Under Family Court Local Rule 33.02, when the affidavit shows immediate harm the court can hold a same-day in-person ex parte hearing and issue a temporary order, then set a full hearing within about 10 days. For abuse, neglect, or dependency, the Juvenile Division handles emergency shelter-care.

How much does it cost to file in Trumbull County?

Effective May 1, 2025, the Trumbull County Family Court charges a $301 deposit for a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment complaint, and $105 for a post-decree motion in a divorce case. On the Juvenile side, a new action (parentage, custody, or support) is $186 and a post-decree juvenile motion is $131. A domestic-violence civil protection order is filed with no deposit. If you cannot afford the deposit, file a Poverty Affidavit (Affidavit of Indigency) asking the court to waive it. Confirm current amounts with the DR Clerk at (330) 675-2627 or the Juvenile Clerk at (330) 675-2375.

Can I file by e-filing, mail, fax, or email in Trumbull County?

It depends on the division. Domestic Relations filings (divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and post-decree motions) are made in person or by mail — there is NO DR e-filing, fax, or email filing. On the Juvenile side, e-filing is mandatory as of June 1, 2026 (register with the Juvenile Clerk at (330) 675-2375), except domestic-violence CPO petitions, which are still accepted on paper at no cost. Court staff cannot give legal advice or help complete forms.

How long does a Trumbull County case usually take?

A dissolution is heard 30–90 days after filing (R.C. 3105.64). An uncontested (default) divorce, where the other spouse won't respond, typically finishes in a few months — the defendant has 28 days to file an Answer after being served. A contested divorce usually runs 8–18 months depending on temporary-orders activity, discovery, and the assigned judge's calendar. Judges Samuel F. Bluedorn and David L. Engler hear the Family Court docket.

Free Local Resources in Trumbull County

• Trumbull County Family Court. Local forms, local rules, the Parenting and Companionship Guidelines, and filing information for divorce, dissolution, custody, support, and protection orders at co.trumbull.oh.us/family-court. DR Clerk (330) 675-2627; Juvenile Clerk (330) 675-2375. Court staff cannot give legal advice or help complete forms.
• Trumbull County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Trumbull County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders at 159 E. Market St., Suite 200, Warren, OH 44482, (330) 675-2732. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.
• Ohio Child Support Calculator. The state's official 2024 Income Shares worksheet at ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov. Run it, print, and sign it before any hearing that sets or changes support.
• Someplace Safe — Domestic Violence Services. Trumbull County's domestic-violence program runs a 24-hour crisis hotline at (330) 393-3005 with emergency shelter, safety planning, and court advocacy for civil protection orders.

Other Family-Law Topics in Trumbull County

• Trumbull County Divorce — Full filing guide for contested divorce in the Trumbull County Family Court, Domestic Relations Division.
• Trumbull County Dissolution — The no-fault, agreement-first path — Form 17 petition, separation agreement, and the 30–90 day hearing.
• Trumbull County Custody — Married parents file inside divorce; never-married parents file in the Juvenile Division.

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