Q. As a victim of domestic violence, how do I obtain an Order of Protection?
You may file for an Order of Protection in either Criminal Court or Family Court. To file a petition in Family Court, you may come to 50 Market St., 2nd floor between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Petitions are taken on a first come, first served basis.
For more information contact:
See also the District Attorney's webpage on Domestic Violence.
Q. How do I file for custody, visitation, support modification, or paternity?
You may come to 50 Market St., 2nd floor between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to file these petitions. Petitions are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Q. How do I file a PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) complaint?
An appointment to file a PINS complaint against a youth under the age of 18 for incorrigibility, ungovernability or truancy may be made by calling the Probation Department at 486-2600.
