Protective Orders
What is a Protective Order?
In Indiana, a protective order is a civil court order that prohibits an individual (the respondent) from contacting, approaching, or harming another person (the petitioner). These orders can be issued to protect people from domestic or family violence, stalking, sex offenses, grooming, or harassment.
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Are there different kinds of Protective Order Forms?
Yes, please see the Protective Order forms on the Indiana Judicial Branch for a complete list. Child/minor Protective forms, and Adult Protective forms can be picked up from the Montgomery County Courthouse or printed from the Courthouse Kiosk.
Please turn Protective orders into the Montgomery County Clerk's office to be filed.