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Domestic Violence: Difference Between Restraining Order and Civil Protection Order
Find local court forms and rules - Use this tool to find and link to the webpages of local courts that contain that court's local rules and forms. Not all courts have a website or have posted local rules or forms to their website.
Domestic Violence Protection Order Forms (SUPREME COURT OF OHIO)
- Access the Domestic Violence Protection Order Forms approved for use by the Supreme Court of Ohio. PDF version.
Domestic Violence Stalking Protection Order Forms (SUPREME COURT OF OHIO)
- Access the Stalking Order Protection Forms approved for use by the Supreme Court of Ohio. PDF version.
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Can I change my Social Security number?
- Can I change my Social Security number?
List of Ohio Trial Courts' Websites
-Here's a list of all of Ohio's courts, by county, and links to the available courts' websites.
Ohio Stalking and Menacing Law - Criminal Penalties
-Stalking and menacing are illegal in the state of Ohio. Normally, a first conviction of "menacing by stalking" is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. However, the crime of menacing of stalking is upgraded to a felony of the fourth degree under certain circumstances.
Rights of Cohabitants: People Who Live Together But are Not Married
- How to protect yourself if the relationship ends
Other Resources
Center for Child and Family Advocacy
- The center is affiliated with Columbus Children's Hospital and offers advocacy, assistance, and medical assistance for abused and neglected children who are victims of domestic abuse.
Domestic Violence Awareness
- A listing of shelters and help centers that are available in Ohio.
Domestic Violence In The Workplace
- Employers across the U.S. are addressing domestic violence concerns by implementing programs and policies that respond to and help prevent abuse.
Elder Abuse and Ohio Adult Protective Services
- This pamphlet gives information about how to help someone who is a victim of elder abuse and the role of Adult Protective Services.
Ohio Domestic Violence Network
- Website offering information and updates concerning domestic violence issues in the state of Ohio.
Ohio Domestic Violence Support List
- A contact list by county of domestic violence programs in Ohio.
The Shelter
- Website concerning shelter in Mansfield Ohio, with branches in other areas of the state.
Related Library Topics
Civil Protection Order Remedies and Procedures
Civil Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders
Definitions of Protection Orders and Legal Terms
Domestic Violence
Stalking
Stalking Civil and Criminal Protection Orders
See More Domestic Violence Topics
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