How to Find Out if I Have a Restraining Order Against Me in Hamilton County, Ohio
A restraining order or civil protection order is typically issued in cases involving domestic violence, stalking, harassment or sexual assault. In Hamilton County, Ohio, restraining orders are filed with the clerk of courts at the Hamilton County Courthouse. If you have not received any notices but suspect you may have a restraining order filed against you, it is best to contact the clerk of courts immediately to discuss your situation. In the event that a protective order has been issued, you must follow the order, keeping the appropriate distance from the petitioner.
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Telephone the clerk of courts in Hamilton County at 513-946-5656, or visit the Hamilton County Courthouse at 1000 Main St. in Cincinnati.
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Explain to the clerk that you are inquiring about a possible restraining order against you in Hamilton County. Provide your full legal name and current address in addition to the full name of the petitioner -- the person you believe may have initiated the protective order.
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Ask for the details of the order, including whether it is temporary or permanent, the distance that you must keep away from the petitioner, if a court date has been set in the case and if the order has a "no contact" provision, meaning you cannot initiate any type of contact with the protected party.
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Request that a copy of the restraining order be sent to your mailing address if an active protection order has been found, or if you are inquiring in person at the Hamilton County Courthouse, ask the clerk for a copy of the order that you will keep for your records.
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Hire a lawyer if you feel you need legal representation in this manner. Follow the order by staying away from the petitioner. Do not initiate any contact with the petitioner, if that provision has been included in the protective order. Attend all court hearings and mediation scheduled by the court in reference to the case.
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