Civil Protection Orders in Tuscarawas County

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

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
125 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 365-3244
Hours: Monday–Friday (call the court to confirm current hours)

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• You need protection from a family or household member (DVCPO) or a stalker (CSPO).
• You want a court order separate from any divorce or custody case.
• You may need same-day (ex parte) protection.
• You want help completing the standardized forms (SEOLS / Prosecutor's Office).
• You are not charged a filing fee for the petition.

Filing Fees

No filing fee or service fee for a DVCPO/CSPO · Filed in the General Division (adult respondent) or Juvenile Division (juvenile respondent) · Forms via SEOLS / Ohio Legal Help · Local help: Prosecutor's Office (330) 365-3214 · Call 911 in an emergency.

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Tuscarawas County

1. Get the forms. Use the standardized DVCPO/CSPO petition forms from SEOLS / Ohio Legal Help; the Prosecutor's Office (330) 365-3214 can help locally.
2. File in the General Division. File the petition with the General Division Clerk in New Philadelphia — there is no filing fee. A juvenile respondent is handled in the Juvenile Division.
3. Ask for an ex parte order. Request a same-day ex parte order if you need immediate protection; the court will set a full hearing.
4. Attend the full hearing. Bring evidence to the full hearing, where the court decides whether to issue a longer-term protection order.

Tuscarawas County Practice Notes

• Filed in the General Division. Because Tuscarawas County has no separate domestic relations court, an adult DVCPO/CSPO petition is filed in the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas; a juvenile respondent is handled in the Juvenile Division. Confirm the current intake procedure with the Clerk before filing.
• No fee and possible same-day order. Ohio law prohibits charging the petitioner a filing or service fee. The court can issue an ex parte order the same day, followed by a full hearing. In an immediate emergency, call 911; a criminal temporary protection order can also arise from a related criminal case.
• Where to get the forms and help. The county points petitioners to the standardized protection-order forms via Southeastern Ohio Legal Services / Ohio Legal Help, and lists the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor's Office, (330) 365-3214, for local help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a protection order in Tuscarawas County?

Because Tuscarawas County has no separate domestic relations court, an adult DVCPO (R.C. 3113.31) or Civil Stalking Protection Order (R.C. 2903.214) petition is filed in the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas (a juvenile respondent is handled in the Juvenile Division). In an immediate emergency, call 911.

Is there a filing fee for a protection order in Tuscarawas County?

No. Ohio law prohibits charging the petitioner a filing fee or service fee for a DVCPO/CSPO. The court can also issue an ex parte (same-day) order followed by a full hearing.

Where do I get protection-order forms and help in Tuscarawas County?

The county directs petitioners to the standardized protection-order forms via Southeastern Ohio Legal Services / Ohio Legal Help, and lists the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor's Office, (330) 365-3214, for local help.

Free Local Resources in Tuscarawas County

• Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts (General Division). Clerk Wendy D. Jones, Suite 230, PO Box 628, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Accepts filings in person, by mail, by email (clerkfiling@co.tuscarawas.oh.us, $0.25/page service copies), by e-file (eservices.tuscarawasohcourts.com), or by fax (330-343-4682). Call (330) 365-3243 to confirm deposits and packet requirements before filing.
• Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Hears divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and adult DVCPO/CSPO cases at 125 E High Ave, New Philadelphia; (330) 364-8811. DR forms are county-local packets provided via the County Bar Association and SEOLS. How-to videos at youtube.com/@TuscarawasCountyCourts.
• Tuscarawas County Juvenile Division. Judge Adam W. Wilgus. Handles parentage, custody, parenting time, and support for never-married parents, plus grandparent visitation and non-parent custody. Local Rule 6.2 requires the Affidavit of Basic Information and a Confidential Information Page with initial filings.
• Tuscarawas County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Administered by the Prosecutor's Office (Director Traci A. Berry). Opens IV-D support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders. CSEA line: 800-685-2732.
• Protection orders — SEOLS & Prosecutor's Office. Standardized DVCPO/CSPO petition forms and self-help guidance are available through Southeastern Ohio Legal Services / Ohio Legal Help. For local help, contact the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor's Office at (330) 365-3214. There is no filing fee; call 911 in an emergency.

Other Family-Law Topics in Tuscarawas County

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

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