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Apply for a protective or restraining order in Lane County

Lane County Victim Services advocates can help you fill out protective order forms and attend your hearing.

Steps

4 steps
  1. Pick the type of orderFamily abuse, stalking, elder abuse, sexual abuse and extreme risk orders each have their own rules.
  2. Read the county's filing instructionsVictim Services posts a protective order flow chart and online filing instructions.
  3. Get help with your formsVictim Services advocates help fill out forms and go with you to the hearing.
  4. File before 10 a.m. for a same-day hearingThe court hears protective order requests Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m.
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