10.1.6.060 Procedure for Obtaining an Order of Protection

(a) No fees shall be charged either when a Petition for an Order of Protection is filed with the Trial Court, or when comity or full faith and credit is requested for any Order of Protection issued by another court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) The written petition shall include the allegations, a police report if available, and the name, address, and phone number of the respondent, i.e., the person against whom the Order of Protection is sought.

(c) After a petition is filed, the petitioner's address shall be kept confidential by the Trial Court, except for the purpose of notifying the petitioner of further court actions for law enforcement purposes.

(d) Upon receipt of a written petition for an Order of Protection, or for comity or full faith credit of another court's order, the Trial Court shall either promptly schedule an emergency ex parte hearing, if the respondent is not available, or a hearing with all parties present.