Civil Protection Orders:
Under Ohio law, you are eligible for a Civil Protection Order (CPO) if:
the judge hearing your case believes that there is an immediate and present danger. There are many ways to establish an immediate and present danger; contact a Protection Order Attorney or Victims Advocacy Group if you have any questions.
The Court will hold a hearing on the same day that the application for a Protection Order is filed. The offender is typically not present for the first hearing. Once the CPO is granted, the Court requires that law enforcement serve the offender with the protection order. The Court also orders a full hearing on the Civil Protection Order (usually within 7 to 10 days). Both parties are present for the full Civil Protection Order hearing and both parties are entitled to legal representation.
After the full hearing, the judge decides whether or not to grant a permanent civil protection order. If granted, the civil protection order can remain in effect for up to five (5) years.
If you have questions or are ready to file for a CPO, call Protection Order Attorney Robert Stiefvater at (216) 867-0429 or complete the following contact form: