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Updated: 
April 1, 2024

What are the steps for getting a personal safety order?

The steps to get a personal safety order are similar to the steps to get a domestic violence protective order, but you will fill out different paperwork. You can find the petition for a personal safety order on our WV Download Court Forms page. If you have questions, you can call the clerk of court or talk to a lawyer. You can find the contact information for local courthouses on the WV Courthouse Locations page and for lawyers on the WV Finding a Lawyer page.

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