Information Needed When Filing

• A picture ID
  • driver’s license or
  • work identification tag
  • military ID
• The name and address (not a P.O. box) of the person from whom you are seeking protection
• A full description of the event that led you to seek a protective order
• You should bring any adult witness to the abusive event
• You are discouraged from bringing young children with you to court
  • If you must bring children, please bring an adult to supervise the child while you are in the courtroom
• Avoid bringing anyone who may cause a disturbance during your visit to the Courthouse
• If you used the I-CAN system, bring the Affidavit with you

NOTE: You will need this same information for the full hearing, that will be scheduled if a Preliminary Protective Order is issued. You will be asked to testify at the full hearing about the event that made you want to seek protection.

• Bring as much identifying and contact information as possible about the person from whom you are seeking protection. Please try to provide the following
  • name, nicknames, aliases;
  • date of birth;
  • home, work, cell phone and pager numbers;
  • addresses for home, work, friends, relatives, and places frequented;
  • age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, distinguishing marks;
  • social security number
  • tendencies toward violence
  • ownership or possession of weapons, especially firearms
  • existence of a concealed weapons permit
  • a history or presence of drug or alcohol abuse, or mental illness and
  • a recent photograph of that person
  • A copy of an Emergency Protective Order if one was issued
  • Any photographs, police reports, or medical records related to the event that led to the petition for a Family Abuse Protective Order
  • Copies of any other existing court orders involving BOTH you and the other person
  • If possible, birth certificates and social security numbers for children for whom you may be seeking protection

NOTE: This information is essential because the Sheriff must be able to find this person for the Protective Order to take effect.