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Laws current as of August 8, 2025

Step 3: A judge will review your application.

After you finish filling out the forms, bring them to the court clerk. The clerk will forward them to a judge who may want to ask you questions as they review your petition.

If you asked for emergency protection, the judge will decide whether or not to grant you an emergency order. They will set a date for a temporary or final protection order hearing. You will be given papers that list the date and time of your hearing.

If the judge grants you an emergency protection order, the court clerk will give you a copy of the order. Review the order before you leave the courthouse to make sure that the information is correct. If something is wrong or missing, ask the clerk how to correct the order before you leave.

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