How do I file for an Order of Protection?

If you are requesting an Order of Protection through Madison County Family Court and need help filling out the petition, a probation officer at the Madison County Probation Department will assist you in completing the necessary paperwork. An officer is available for this purpose Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

After the paperwork is completed, it is forwarded to the Family Court. In most instances, the petition will then be heard by a judge of the Family Court. Please be aware that if you are requesting an Order of Protection on an emergency basis, you will be expected to wait to be seen by the judge. Consequently, you should allow several hours for this process to be completed. Additionally, only petitions through the Family Court can be sought through the probation department.

See Intake Services for a list of individuals permitted to initiate a family offense proceeding. In all other situations, an Order of Protection must be sought through the local criminal court.

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1. What hours is the Madison County Probation Department open?
2. Where is the Madison County Probation Department located?
3. What is the difference between probation and parole?
4. How long is a probation sentence?
5. What is a split sentence or shock probation?
6. What is PINS?
7. How do I file a PINS petition on my child?
8. What is an offender sentenced to probation required to do?
9. What happens if a probationer violates the terms of probation?
10. How do I report that someone is violating the terms of their probation sentence?
11. Do probationers have to pay for probation services?
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14. What is a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities?
15. How can I obtain a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities?
16. How do I make restitution payments?
17. I have not received restitution payments ordered by the court. Who do I contact?
18. How do I file for an Order of Protection?
19. What is the difference between restitution and a fine?
20. Where do I pay my DNA fee?
21. I have to submit my DNA. What do I do?