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What is a Protective Order?

In Indiana, a protective order is a civil court order that prohibits an individual (the respondent) from contacting, approaching, or harming another person (the petitioner). These orders can be issued to protect people from domestic or family violence, stalking, sex offenses, grooming, or harassment.

Protective Order Requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age to file a protective order. If either the petitioner or the respondent is under the age of 18, the protective order must be filed in the parent’s name for the minor.   

  • A Protective order must be filed through your dissolution if the dissolution has already been filed. 

  • Protective orders require the address of the respondent (person you are filing against). If known, we also need their Social Security number and date of birth. You will be asked to state on the petition what happened and why you are in need of it. You will also need the dates of birth of all individuals listed for protection.

  • The order must be approved by a Judge. There will be a hearing date. There is no fee for a protective order.

Are there different kinds of Protective Order Forms?

Yes, please see the Protective Order forms on the Indiana Judicial Branch for a complete list. Child/minor Protective forms, and Adult Protective forms can be picked up from the Montgomery County Courthouse or printed from the Courthouse Kiosk. 

Please turn Protective orders into the Montgomery County Clerk's office to be filed.