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November 24, 2021Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in Ohio
If you are planning to move to Ohio or are going to be in Ohio for any reason, your protection or restraining order can be enforced.
Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence / Dating Violence Protection Orders
- Basic information
- What is the legal definition of domestic violence in Ohio?
- What kinds of protection orders are there in Ohio? How long do they last?
- What protections can I get in a domestic violence or dating violence protection order?
- In which county can I file for a protection order?
- How much does it cost to get, modify, dismiss, or serve an order? Do I need a lawyer?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Who can get a protection order
- The steps for getting a protection order
- After the hearing
- Can the abuser have a gun?
- What should I do when I leave the courthouse?
- I was not granted a protection order. What are my options?
- What can I do if the abuser violates the order?
- How do I extend my civil protection order?
- What happens if I move? Is the order still enforceable?
- If I get a protection order, will it show up in an internet search?
- Basic information
- Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Orders
- Basic info
- What are the definitions of stalking and sexually oriented offenses?
- What types of stalking or sexually oriented offense protection orders are there and how long does one last?
- What protections can I get in a stalking or sexually oriented offense protection order?
- Who can get a stalking or sexually oriented offense protection order? Where is the petition filed?
- Can I get a protection order if I'm a minor? What if the abuser is a minor?
- If the abuser lives in a different state, can I still get an order against him/her?
- Getting and enforcing an order
- Basic info
- Moving to Another State with Your Ohio Protection Order
- Enforcing an Out-of-State Order in Ohio
- General rules for out-of-state orders in Ohio
- Registering your out-of-state order in Ohio
- What is the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Registry? Who has access to it?
- How do I register my protection order in Ohio?
- Do I have to register my protection order in Ohio in order to get it enforced?
- Will the abuser be notified if I register my protection order?
- What if I don't register my protection order? Will it be more difficult to have it enforced?
- Does it cost anything to register my protection order?
